# Distance from Ivalo (IVL) to Sofia (SOF)

> 2,891 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,891 km / 1,796 mi / 1,561 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 187° (south)
- **Return heading**: 3° (north)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Finland) → Bulgaria
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 09:57 in Ivalo, it's 09:57 in Sofia)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,261 ft (SOF is higher than IVL)

## Airports

### [Ivalo Airport (IVL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ivl-ivalo-ivalo-airport/1ef266de-c151-6686-b31f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ivalo, Finland
- ICAO: EFIV
- Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
- Coordinates: 68.610000, 27.410000
- Elevation: 481 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 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.

## Related

- [Ivalo Airport (IVL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ivl-ivalo-ivalo-airport/1ef266de-c151-6686-b31f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)