BFE
Bielefeld
Germany
1,517 km
942 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,517 km
942 mi / 819 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
127°
southeast

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BFE SOF
Airport Name Bielefeld Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BFE SOF
ICAO Code EDLI LBSF
City Bielefeld Sofia
Country Germany Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Berlin Europe/Sofia
Elevation 433 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 51.960000, 8.540000 42.700000, 23.410000

Bielefeld (BFE) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bielefeld Airport (BFE) in Bielefeld, Germany to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,517 kilometers (942 miles / 819 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:15 in Bielefeld, it's 15:15 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,309 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Bielefeld Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Bielefeld (BFE) follows a heading of 318° (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 Bielefeld Airport (BFE) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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