ASB
Ashgabat
Turkmenistan
2,986 km
1,855 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
2,986 km
1,855 mi / 1,612 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Ashgabat
Heading
291°
west northwest

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ASB SOF
Airport Name Ashgabat Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code ASB SOF
ICAO Code UTAA LBSF
City Ashgabat Sofia
Country Turkmenistan Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Ashgabat Europe/Sofia
Elevation 692 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 37.990000, 58.360000 42.700000, 23.410000

Ashgabat (ASB) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ashgabat Airport (ASB) in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 2,986 kilometers (1,855 miles / 1,612 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Turkmenistan 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 19:12 in Ashgabat, it's 16:12 in Sofia. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,050 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Ashgabat Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Ashgabat (ASB) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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