IXC
Chandigarh
India
4,859 km
3,019 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
4,859 km
3,019 mi / 2,624 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IXC SOF
Airport Name Chandigarh Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code IXC SOF
ICAO Code VICG LBSF
City Chandigarh Sofia
Country India Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,012 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 30.670000, 76.790000 42.700000, 23.410000

Chandigarh (IXC) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chandigarh Airport (IXC) in Chandigarh, India to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 4,859 kilometers (3,019 miles / 2,624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting India 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 05:00 in Chandigarh, it's 01:30 in Sofia. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Chandigarh (IXC) follows a heading of 88° (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 Chandigarh Airport (IXC) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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