HER
Heraklion
Greece
832 km
517 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
832 km
517 mi / 450 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Athens
Heading
350°
north

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HER SOF
Airport Name Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code HER SOF
ICAO Code LGIR LBSF
City Heraklion Sofia
Country Greece Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Athens Europe/Sofia
Elevation 115 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 35.340000, 25.180000 42.700000, 23.410000

Heraklion (HER) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) in Heraklion, Greece to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 832 kilometers (517 miles / 450 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Greece with Bulgaria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:15 in Heraklion, it's 15:15 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,627 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Heraklion (HER) follows a heading of 169° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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