CKL
Moscow
Russia
1,802 km
1,120 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,802 km
1,120 mi / 973 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Moscow
Heading
222°
southwest

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CKL SOF
Airport Name Chkalovskiy Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code CKL SOF
ICAO Code UUMU LBSF
City Moscow Sofia
Country Russia Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Moscow Europe/Sofia
Elevation 499 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 55.880000, 38.060000 42.700000, 23.410000

Moscow (CKL) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chkalovskiy Airport (CKL) in Moscow, Russia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,802 kilometers (1,120 miles / 973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.

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 17:55 in Moscow, it's 16:55 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,243 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Chkalovskiy Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Moscow (CKL) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Chkalovskiy Airport (CKL) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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