CIA
Roma
Italy
896 km
556 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
896 km
556 mi / 484 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Rome
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

CIA SOF
Airport Name Ciampino Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code CIA SOF
ICAO Code LIRA LBSF
City Roma Sofia
Country Italy Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Rome Europe/Sofia
Elevation 427 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.590000 42.700000, 23.410000

Roma (CIA) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ciampino Airport (CIA) in Roma, Italy to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 896 kilometers (556 miles / 484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:54 in Roma, it's 02:54 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,315 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Ciampino Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Roma (CIA) follows a heading of 267° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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