CHQ
Souda
Greece
800 km
497 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
800 km
497 mi / 432 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Athens
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

CHQ SOF
Airport Name Chania International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code CHQ SOF
ICAO Code LGSA LBSF
City Souda Sofia
Country Greece Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Athens Europe/Sofia
Elevation 490 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 35.530000, 24.150000 42.700000, 23.410000

Souda (CHQ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chania International Airport (CHQ) in Souda, Greece to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 800 kilometers (497 miles / 432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:04 in Souda, it's 01:04 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,252 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Chania International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Souda (CHQ) follows a heading of 175° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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