IKA
Tehran
Iran
2,515 km
1,563 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
2,515 km
1,563 mi / 1,358 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IKA SOF
Airport Name Imam Khomeini International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code IKA SOF
ICAO Code OIIE LBSF
City Tehran Sofia
Country Iran Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Tehran Europe/Sofia
Elevation 3,305 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 35.420000, 51.150000 42.700000, 23.410000

Tehran (IKA) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) in Tehran, Iran to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 2,515 kilometers (1,563 miles / 1,358 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Iran with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:32 in Tehran, it's 20:02 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,563 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Imam Khomeini International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Tehran (IKA) follows a heading of 99° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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