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

> 469 km · estimated flight time 2h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 469 km / 291 mi / 253 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 291° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 108° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Bulgaria
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Europe
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 18:20 in Istanbul, it's 18:20 in Sofia)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,417 ft (SOF is higher than IST)

## Airports

### [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO: LTFM
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates: 41.280000, 28.750000
- Elevation: 325 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

- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)