BBI
Bhubaneswar
India
6,267 km
3,894 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
6,267 km
3,894 mi / 3,384 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
309°
northwest

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BBI SOF
Airport Name Biju Patnaik Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BBI SOF
ICAO Code VEBS LBSF
City Bhubaneswar Sofia
Country India Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Europe/Sofia
Elevation 138 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 20.240000, 85.820000 42.700000, 23.410000

Bhubaneswar (BBI) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Biju Patnaik Airport (BBI) in Bhubaneswar, India to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 6,267 kilometers (3,894 miles / 3,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting India 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 01:04 in Bhubaneswar, it's 21:34 in Sofia. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,604 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Biju Patnaik Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Bhubaneswar (BBI) follows a heading of 93° (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 Biju Patnaik Airport (BBI) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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