# Distance from Atbara (ATB) to Sofia (SOF)

> 2,955 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,955 km / 1,836 mi / 1,596 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 342° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 157° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Sudan) → Bulgaria
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Europe
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 04:15 in Atbara, it's 05:15 in Sofia)
- **Elevation difference**: 561 ft (SOF is higher than ATB)

## Airports

### [Atbara Airport (ATB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/atb-atbara-atbara-airport/1ef266de-eda7-6046-afe3-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Atbara, Sudan
- ICAO: HSAT
- Timezone: Africa/Khartoum
- Coordinates: 17.710000, 34.060000
- Elevation: 1,181 ft

### [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sofia, Bulgaria
- ICAO: LBSF
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Coordinates: 42.700000, 23.410000
- Elevation: 1,742 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 04:15 in Atbara, it's 05:15 in Sofia.

## Related

- [Atbara Airport (ATB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/atb-atbara-atbara-airport/1ef266de-eda7-6046-afe3-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)