BHU
Bhavnagar
India
5,058 km
3,143 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,058 km
3,143 mi / 2,731 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
309°
northwest

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BHU SOF
Airport Name Bhavnagar Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BHU SOF
ICAO Code VABV LBSF
City Bhavnagar Sofia
Country India Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Europe/Sofia
Elevation 44 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 21.750000, 72.190000 42.700000, 23.410000

Bhavnagar (BHU) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bhavnagar Airport (BHU) in Bhavnagar, India to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,058 kilometers (3,143 miles / 2,731 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, 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 17:20 in Bhavnagar, it's 13:50 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 1,698 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Bhavnagar Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Bhavnagar (BHU) follows a heading of 102° (east 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 Bhavnagar Airport (BHU) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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