GSV
Saratov
Russia
1,978 km
1,229 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,978 km
1,229 mi / 1,068 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Saratov
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GSV SOF
Airport Name Gagarin Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code GSV SOF
ICAO Code UWSG LBSF
City Saratov Sofia
Country Russia Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Saratov Europe/Sofia
Elevation 103 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 51.710000, 46.170000 42.700000, 23.410000

Saratov (GSV) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gagarin Airport (GSV) in Saratov, Russia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,978 kilometers (1,229 miles / 1,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:30 in Saratov, it's 01:30 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,639 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Gagarin Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Saratov (GSV) follows a heading of 52° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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