HEM
Helsinki
Finland
1,955 km
1,215 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,955 km
1,215 mi / 1,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
184°
south

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HEM SOF
Airport Name Helsinki Malmi Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code HEM SOF
ICAO Code EFHF LBSF
City Helsinki Sofia
Country Finland Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Europe/Sofia
Elevation 57 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 60.250000, 25.040000 42.700000, 23.410000

Helsinki (HEM) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Malmi Airport (HEM) in Helsinki, Finland to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,955 kilometers (1,215 miles / 1,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:12 in Helsinki, it's 13:12 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,685 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Helsinki Malmi Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Helsinki (HEM) follows a heading of 3° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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