CGN
Cologne
Germany
1,531 km
951 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,531 km
951 mi / 826 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
120°
east southeast

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CGN SOF
Airport Name Cologne Bonn Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code CGN SOF
ICAO Code EDDK LBSF
City Cologne Sofia
Country Germany Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Berlin Europe/Sofia
Elevation 302 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 50.870000, 7.140000 42.700000, 23.410000

Cologne (CGN) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) in Cologne, Germany to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,531 kilometers (951 miles / 826 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:50 in Cologne, it's 12:50 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,440 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Cologne Bonn Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Cologne (CGN) follows a heading of 312° (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 Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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