GPA
Patras
Greece
533 km
331 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
533 km
331 mi / 288 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Athens
Heading
18°
north northeast

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GPA SOF
Airport Name Araxos Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code GPA SOF
ICAO Code LGRX LBSF
City Patras Sofia
Country Greece Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Athens Europe/Sofia
Elevation 46 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 38.150000, 21.430000 42.700000, 23.410000

Patras (GPA) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Araxos Airport (GPA) in Patras, Greece to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 533 kilometers (331 miles / 288 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:04 in Patras, it's 12:04 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,696 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Araxos Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Patras (GPA) follows a heading of 199° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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