JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
2,757 km
1,713 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
2,757 km
1,713 mi / 1,489 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JED SOF
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code JED SOF
ICAO Code OEJN LBSF
City Jeddah Sofia
Country Saudi Arabia Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Europe/Sofia
Elevation 48 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 42.700000, 23.410000

Jeddah (JED) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 2,757 kilometers (1,713 miles / 1,489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 08:56 in Jeddah, it's 07:56 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,694 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 143° (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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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