IXM
Madurai
India
6,415 km
3,986 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
6,415 km
3,986 mi / 3,464 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
315°
northwest

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IXM SOF
Airport Name Madurai Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code IXM SOF
ICAO Code VOMD LBSF
City Madurai Sofia
Country India Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Europe/Sofia
Elevation 459 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 9.830000, 78.090000 42.700000, 23.410000

Madurai (IXM) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madurai Airport (IXM) in Madurai, India to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 6,415 kilometers (3,986 miles / 3,464 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 10:12 in Madurai, it's 06:42 in Sofia. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,283 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Madurai Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Madurai (IXM) follows a heading of 108° (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 Madurai Airport (IXM) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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