BIN
Bamiyan
Afghanistan
3,902 km
2,425 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
3,902 km
2,425 mi / 2,107 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BIN SOF
Airport Name Bamiyan Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BIN SOF
ICAO Code OABN LBSF
City Bamiyan Sofia
Country Afghanistan Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Kabul Europe/Sofia
Elevation 8,367 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 34.820000, 67.820000 42.700000, 23.410000

Bamiyan (BIN) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bamiyan Airport (BIN) in Bamiyan, Afghanistan to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 3,902 kilometers (2,425 miles / 2,107 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Afghanistan 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 17:45 in Bamiyan, it's 15:15 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,625 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Bamiyan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Bamiyan (BIN) follows a heading of 88° (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 Bamiyan Airport (BIN) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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