CEK
Chelyabinsk
Russia
3,061 km
1,902 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
3,061 km
1,902 mi / 1,653 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Yekaterinburg
Heading
259°
west

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CEK SOF
Airport Name Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code CEK SOF
ICAO Code USCC LBSF
City Chelyabinsk Sofia
Country Russia Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Yekaterinburg Europe/Sofia
Elevation 769 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 55.310000, 61.500000 42.700000, 23.410000

Chelyabinsk (CEK) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport (CEK) in Chelyabinsk, Russia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 3,061 kilometers (1,902 miles / 1,653 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:37 in Chelyabinsk, it's 20:37 in Sofia. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Chelyabinsk (CEK) follows a heading of 49° (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 Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport (CEK) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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