ESH
Brighton
United Kingdom
2,008 km
1,248 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
2,008 km
1,248 mi / 1,084 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ESH SOF
Airport Name Shoreham Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code ESH SOF
ICAO Code EGKA LBSF
City Brighton Sofia
Country United Kingdom Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/London Europe/Sofia
Elevation 7 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 50.840000, -0.300000 42.700000, 23.410000

Brighton (ESH) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shoreham Airport (ESH) in Brighton, United Kingdom to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 2,008 kilometers (1,248 miles / 1,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 19:32 in Brighton, it's 21:32 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,735 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Shoreham Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Brighton (ESH) follows a heading of 305° (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 Shoreham Airport (ESH) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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