BUD
Budapest
Hungary
619 km
385 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
619 km
385 mi / 334 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
147°
south southeast

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BUD SOF
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BUD SOF
ICAO Code LHBP LBSF
City Budapest Sofia
Country Hungary Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Budapest Europe/Sofia
Elevation 495 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 42.700000, 23.410000

Budapest (BUD) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 619 kilometers (385 miles / 334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:56 in Budapest, it's 07:56 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,247 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 330° (north 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 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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