ESL
Elista
Russia
1,702 km
1,058 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,702 km
1,058 mi / 919 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Moscow
Heading
264°
west

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ESL SOF
Airport Name Elista Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code ESL SOF
ICAO Code URWI LBSF
City Elista Sofia
Country Russia Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Moscow Europe/Sofia
Elevation 501 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 46.370000, 44.330000 42.700000, 23.410000

Elista (ESL) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Elista Airport (ESL) in Elista, Russia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,702 kilometers (1,058 miles / 919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:30 in Elista, it's 14:30 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,241 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Elista Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Elista (ESL) follows a heading of 69° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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