HEI
Busum
Germany
1,657 km
1,030 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,657 km
1,030 mi / 895 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
134°
southeast

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HEI SOF
Airport Name Heide-Busum Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code HEI SOF
ICAO Code EDXB LBSF
City Busum Sofia
Country Germany Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Berlin Europe/Sofia
Elevation 7 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 54.150000, 8.900000 42.700000, 23.410000

Busum (HEI) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Heide-Busum Airport (HEI) in Busum, Germany to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,657 kilometers (1,030 miles / 895 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:46 in Busum, it's 14:46 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,735 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Heide-Busum Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Busum (HEI) follows a heading of 325° (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 Heide-Busum Airport (HEI) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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