ETH
Eilat
Israel
1,788 km
1,111 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,788 km
1,111 mi / 965 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Jerusalem
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ETH SOF
Airport Name Eilat Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code ETH SOF
ICAO Code LLET LBSF
City Eilat Sofia
Country Israel Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Jerusalem Europe/Sofia
Elevation 42 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 29.560000, 34.960000 42.700000, 23.410000

Eilat (ETH) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eilat Airport (ETH) in Eilat, Israel to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,788 kilometers (1,111 miles / 965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Israel with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:12 in Eilat, it's 16:12 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,700 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Eilat Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Eilat (ETH) follows a heading of 141° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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