# Distance from Elista (ESL) to Sofia (SOF)

> 1,702 km · estimated flight time 3h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,702 km / 1,058 mi / 919 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 264° (west)
- **Return heading**: 69° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Russia) → Bulgaria
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 14:11 in Elista, it's 14:11 in Sofia)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,241 ft (SOF is higher than ESL)

## Airports

### [Elista Airport (ESL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/esl-elista-elista-airport/1ef266df-e9cf-604e-a40f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Elista, Russia
- ICAO: URWI
- Timezone: Europe/Moscow
- Coordinates: 46.370000, 44.330000
- Elevation: 501 ft

### [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sofia, Bulgaria
- ICAO: LBSF
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Coordinates: 42.700000, 23.410000
- Elevation: 1,742 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Elista Airport (ESL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/esl-elista-elista-airport/1ef266df-e9cf-604e-a40f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)