GRQ
Groningen
Netherlands
1,700 km
1,056 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,700 km
1,056 mi / 918 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
126°
southeast

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GRQ SOF
Airport Name Eelde Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code GRQ SOF
ICAO Code EHGG LBSF
City Groningen Sofia
Country Netherlands Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Europe/Sofia
Elevation 17 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 53.120000, 6.580000 42.700000, 23.410000

Groningen (GRQ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eelde Airport (GRQ) in Groningen, Netherlands to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,700 kilometers (1,056 miles / 918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:12 in Groningen, it's 16:12 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,725 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Eelde Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Groningen (GRQ) follows a heading of 319° (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 Eelde Airport (GRQ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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