# Distance from Chaves (CHV) to Sofia (SOF)

> 2,531 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,531 km / 1,572 mi / 1,366 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 77° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 278° (west)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Portugal) → Bulgaria
- **Time difference**: +2h (When it's 05:03 in Chaves, it's 07:03 in Sofia)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,742 ft (SOF is higher than CHV)

## Airports

### [Chaves Airport (CHV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chv-chaves-chaves-airport/1ef266df-5566-6ea2-973e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Chaves, Portugal
- ICAO: LPCH
- Timezone: Europe/Lisbon
- Coordinates: 41.720000, -7.460000
- Elevation: 0 ft

### [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sofia, Bulgaria
- ICAO: LBSF
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Coordinates: 42.700000, 23.410000
- Elevation: 1,742 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 05:03 in Chaves, it's 07:03 in Sofia.

## Related

- [Chaves Airport (CHV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chv-chaves-chaves-airport/1ef266df-5566-6ea2-973e-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)