HGL
Helgoland
Germany
1,707 km
1,060 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,707 km
1,060 mi / 921 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
132°
southeast

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HGL SOF
Airport Name Helgoland-Dune Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code HGL SOF
ICAO Code EDXH LBSF
City Helgoland Sofia
Country Germany Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Berlin Europe/Sofia
Elevation 8 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 54.190000, 7.920000 42.700000, 23.410000

Helgoland (HGL) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helgoland-Dune Airport (HGL) in Helgoland, Germany to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,707 kilometers (1,060 miles / 921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 00:30 in Helgoland, it's 01:30 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,734 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Helgoland-Dune Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Helgoland (HGL) follows a heading of 324° (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 Helgoland-Dune Airport (HGL) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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