ANK
Ankara
Turkey
833 km
517 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
833 km
517 mi / 450 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
295°
west northwest

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ANK SOF
Airport Name Etimesgut Air Base Sofia Airport
IATA Code ANK SOF
ICAO Code LTAD LBSF
City Ankara Sofia
Country Turkey Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Sofia
Elevation 2,653 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 39.950000, 32.690000 42.700000, 23.410000

Ankara (ANK) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Etimesgut Air Base (ANK) in Ankara, Turkey to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 833 kilometers (517 miles / 450 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:54 in Ankara, it's 02:54 in Sofia.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Ankara (ANK) follows a heading of 108° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Etimesgut Air Base (ANK) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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