EMA
Nottingham
United Kingdom
2,149 km
1,335 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
2,149 km
1,335 mi / 1,160 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

EMA SOF
Airport Name East Midlands Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code EMA SOF
ICAO Code EGNX LBSF
City Nottingham Sofia
Country United Kingdom Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/London Europe/Sofia
Elevation 306 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 52.830000, -1.330000 42.700000, 23.410000

Nottingham (EMA) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from East Midlands Airport (EMA) in Nottingham, United Kingdom to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 2,149 kilometers (1,335 miles / 1,160 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:33 in Nottingham, it's 15:33 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,436 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than East Midlands Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Nottingham (EMA) follows a heading of 310° (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 East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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