IEV
Kyiv
Ukraine
1,010 km
628 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,010 km
628 mi / 546 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Kyiv
Heading
215°
southwest

Airport Comparison

IEV SOF
Airport Name Kyiv Zhuliany International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code IEV SOF
ICAO Code UKKK LBSF
City Kyiv Sofia
Country Ukraine Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Kyiv Europe/Sofia
Elevation 586 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 50.400000, 30.450000 42.700000, 23.410000

Kyiv (IEV) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kyiv Zhuliany International Airport (IEV) in Kyiv, Ukraine to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,010 kilometers (628 miles / 546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:00 in Kyiv, it's 15:00 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,156 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Kyiv Zhuliany International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Kyiv (IEV) follows a heading of 30° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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