IUD
Ar Rayyan
Qatar
3,207 km
1,993 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
3,207 km
1,993 mi / 1,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Qatar
Heading
315°
northwest

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IUD SOF
Airport Name Al Udeid Air Base Sofia Airport
IATA Code IUD SOF
ICAO Code OTBH LBSF
City Ar Rayyan Sofia
Country Qatar Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Qatar Europe/Sofia
Elevation 130 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 25.120000, 51.310000 42.700000, 23.410000

Ar Rayyan (IUD) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Udeid Air Base (IUD) in Ar Rayyan, Qatar to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 3,207 kilometers (1,993 miles / 1,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Qatar 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 03:00 in Ar Rayyan, it's 02:00 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,612 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Al Udeid Air Base.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Ar Rayyan (IUD) follows a heading of 119° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Al Udeid Air Base (IUD) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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