DEB
Debrecen
Hungary
551 km
342 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
551 km
342 mi / 297 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
165°
south southeast

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DEB SOF
Airport Name Debrecen International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code DEB SOF
ICAO Code LHDC LBSF
City Debrecen Sofia
Country Hungary Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Budapest Europe/Sofia
Elevation 359 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 47.490000, 21.620000 42.700000, 23.410000

Debrecen (DEB) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Debrecen International Airport (DEB) in Debrecen, Hungary to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 551 kilometers (342 miles / 297 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:24 in Debrecen, it's 11:24 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,383 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Debrecen International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Debrecen (DEB) follows a heading of 346° (north 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 Debrecen International Airport (DEB) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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