# Distance from Bakkafjordur (BJD) to Sofia (SOF)

> 3,483 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,483 km / 2,164 mi / 1,881 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 119° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 331° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Iceland) → Bulgaria
- **Time difference**: +3h (When it's 04:38 in Bakkafjordur, it's 07:38 in Sofia)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,728 ft (SOF is higher than BJD)

## Airports

### [Bakkafjordur Airport (BJD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bjd-bakkafjordur-bakkafjordur-airport/1ef266de-9d6d-6d00-a0c1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Bakkafjordur, Iceland
- ICAO: BIBK
- Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik
- Coordinates: 66.020000, -14.820000
- Elevation: 14 ft

### [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sofia, Bulgaria
- ICAO: LBSF
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Coordinates: 42.700000, 23.410000
- Elevation: 1,742 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 04:38 in Bakkafjordur, it's 07:38 in Sofia.
The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Bakkafjordur Airport (BJD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bjd-bakkafjordur-bakkafjordur-airport/1ef266de-9d6d-6d00-a0c1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)