FCO
Rome
Italy
923 km
574 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
923 km
574 mi / 499 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Rome
Heading
80°
east

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FCO SOF
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code FCO SOF
ICAO Code LIRF LBSF
City Rome Sofia
Country Italy Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Rome Europe/Sofia
Elevation 15 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 42.700000, 23.410000

Rome (FCO) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 923 kilometers (574 miles / 499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Italy with Bulgaria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:56 in Rome, it's 07:56 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,727 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 268° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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