CBU
Cottbus
Germany
1,220 km
758 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,220 km
758 mi / 659 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
143°
southeast

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CBU SOF
Airport Name Cottbus-Drewitz Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code CBU SOF
ICAO Code EDCD LBSF
City Cottbus Sofia
Country Germany Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Berlin Europe/Sofia
Elevation 272 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 51.890000, 14.530000 42.700000, 23.410000

Cottbus (CBU) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cottbus-Drewitz Airport (CBU) in Cottbus, Germany to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,220 kilometers (758 miles / 659 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:26 in Cottbus, it's 10:26 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,470 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Cottbus-Drewitz Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Cottbus (CBU) 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 Cottbus-Drewitz Airport (CBU) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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