ESS
Essen Mulheim Airport
Germany
1,573 km
977 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,573 km
977 mi / 849 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
122°
east southeast

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ESS SOF
Airport Name Essen Mulheim Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code ESS SOF
ICAO Code EDLE LBSF
City N/A Sofia
Country Germany Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Berlin Europe/Sofia
Elevation 424 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 51.400000, 6.940000 42.700000, 23.410000

Essen Mulheim Airport (ESS) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Essen Mulheim Airport (ESS) in Essen Mulheim Airport, Germany to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,573 kilometers (977 miles / 849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:59 in Essen Mulheim Airport, it's 20:59 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,318 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Essen Mulheim Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Essen Mulheim Airport (ESS) follows a heading of 314° (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 Essen Mulheim Airport (ESS) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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