DWC
Jebel Ali
United Arab Emirates
3,506 km
2,178 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
3,506 km
2,178 mi / 1,893 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DWC SOF
Airport Name Al Maktoum International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code DWC SOF
ICAO Code OMDW LBSF
City Jebel Ali Sofia
Country United Arab Emirates Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Dubai Europe/Sofia
Elevation 114 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 24.900000, 55.160000 42.700000, 23.410000

Jebel Ali (DWC) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) in Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 3,506 kilometers (2,178 miles / 1,893 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 United Arab Emirates with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:54 in Jebel Ali, it's 17:54 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,628 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Al Maktoum International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Jebel Ali (DWC) follows a heading of 114° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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