# Distance from Istanbul (ISL) to Sofia (SOF)

> 486 km · estimated flight time 2h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 486 km / 302 mi / 263 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 295° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 111° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Bulgaria
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Europe
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 09:30 in Istanbul, it's 09:30 in Sofia)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,579 ft (SOF is higher than ISL)

## Airports

### [Ataturk International Airport (ISL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/isl-istanbul-ataturk-international-airport/1ef266df-587b-620a-bcd5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO: LTBA
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates: 40.980000, 28.810000
- Elevation: 163 ft

### [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sofia, Bulgaria
- ICAO: LBSF
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Coordinates: 42.700000, 23.410000
- Elevation: 1,742 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Ataturk International Airport (ISL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/isl-istanbul-ataturk-international-airport/1ef266df-587b-620a-bcd5-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)