BEY
Beirut
Lebanon
1,442 km
896 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,442 km
896 mi / 779 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Beirut
Heading
317°
northwest

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BEY SOF
Airport Name Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BEY SOF
ICAO Code OLBA LBSF
City Beirut Sofia
Country Lebanon Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Beirut Europe/Sofia
Elevation 87 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 33.820000, 35.490000 42.700000, 23.410000

Beirut (BEY) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) in Beirut, Lebanon to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,442 kilometers (896 miles / 779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Lebanon 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 14:45 in Beirut, it's 14:45 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,655 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Beirut (BEY) follows a heading of 129° (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 Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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