GYD
Baku
Azerbaijan
2,220 km
1,380 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
2,220 km
1,380 mi / 1,199 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Baku
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GYD SOF
Airport Name Heydar Aliyev International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code GYD SOF
ICAO Code UBBB LBSF
City Baku Sofia
Country Azerbaijan Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Baku Europe/Sofia
Elevation 10 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 40.470000, 50.050000 42.700000, 23.410000

Baku (GYD) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) in Baku, Azerbaijan to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 2,220 kilometers (1,380 miles / 1,199 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Azerbaijan with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:26 in Baku, it's 10:26 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,732 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Heydar Aliyev International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Baku (GYD) follows a heading of 87° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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