# Distance from Saratov (GSV) to Sofia (SOF)

> 1,978 km · estimated flight time 3h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,978 km / 1,229 mi / 1,068 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 249° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 52° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Russia) → Bulgaria
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 10:37 in Saratov, it's 09:37 in Sofia)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,639 ft (SOF is higher than GSV)

## Airports

### [Gagarin Airport (GSV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gsv-saratov-gagarin-airport/1ef266df-ecab-64a2-9a46-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Saratov, Russia
- ICAO: UWSG
- Timezone: Europe/Saratov
- Coordinates: 51.710000, 46.170000
- Elevation: 103 ft

### [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sofia, Bulgaria
- ICAO: LBSF
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Coordinates: 42.700000, 23.410000
- Elevation: 1,742 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 10:37 in Saratov, it's 09:37 in Sofia.

## Related

- [Gagarin Airport (GSV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gsv-saratov-gagarin-airport/1ef266df-ecab-64a2-9a46-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)