BVV
Iturup Island
Russia
8,814 km
5,477 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,814 km
5,477 mi / 4,759 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Vladivostok
Heading
322°
northwest

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BVV SOF
Airport Name Burevestnik Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BVV SOF
ICAO Code UHSB LBSF
City Iturup Island Sofia
Country Russia Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Vladivostok Europe/Sofia
Elevation 79 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 44.920000, 147.620000 42.700000, 23.410000

Iturup Island (BVV) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Burevestnik Airport (BVV) in Iturup Island, Russia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,814 kilometers (5,477 miles / 4,759 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:53 in Iturup Island, it's 15:53 in Sofia. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,663 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Burevestnik Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Iturup Island (BVV) follows a heading of 37° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Burevestnik Airport (BVV) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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