JSH
Crete Island
Greece
864 km
537 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
864 km
537 mi / 466 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Athens
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JSH SOF
Airport Name Sitia Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code JSH SOF
ICAO Code LGST LBSF
City Crete Island Sofia
Country Greece Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Athens Europe/Sofia
Elevation 376 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 35.220000, 26.100000 42.700000, 23.410000

Crete Island (JSH) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sitia Airport (JSH) in Crete Island, Greece to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 864 kilometers (537 miles / 466 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Greece with Bulgaria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:18 in Crete Island, it's 08:18 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,366 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Sitia Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Crete Island (JSH) follows a heading of 164° (south 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 Sitia Airport (JSH) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.