ECN
Nicosia
Cyprus
1,209 km
751 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,209 km
751 mi / 653 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Nicosia
Heading
317°
northwest

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ECN SOF
Airport Name Ercan International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code ECN SOF
ICAO Code LCEN LBSF
City Nicosia Sofia
Country Cyprus Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Nicosia Europe/Sofia
Elevation 404 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 35.150000, 33.500000 42.700000, 23.410000

Nicosia (ECN) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ercan International Airport (ECN) in Nicosia, Cyprus to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,209 kilometers (751 miles / 653 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:15 in Nicosia, it's 15:15 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,338 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Ercan International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Nicosia (ECN) follows a heading of 131° (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 Ercan International Airport (ECN) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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