BER
Berlin
Germany
1,304 km
810 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,304 km
810 mi / 704 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
142°
southeast

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BER SOF
Airport Name Berlin Brandenburg Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BER SOF
ICAO Code EDDB LBSF
City Berlin Sofia
Country Germany Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Berlin Europe/Sofia
Elevation 156 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 52.360000, 13.500000 42.700000, 23.410000

Berlin (BER) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) in Berlin, Germany to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,304 kilometers (810 miles / 704 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

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 Germany with Bulgaria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:24 in Berlin, it's 11:24 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,586 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Berlin Brandenburg Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Berlin (BER) follows a heading of 329° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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