KSW
Kiryat Shmona
Israel
1,498 km
931 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,498 km
931 mi / 809 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Jerusalem
Heading
318°
northwest

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KSW SOF
Airport Name Kiryat Shmona Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code KSW SOF
ICAO Code LLKS LBSF
City Kiryat Shmona Sofia
Country Israel Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Jerusalem Europe/Sofia
Elevation 381 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 33.220000, 35.600000 42.700000, 23.410000

Kiryat Shmona (KSW) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kiryat Shmona Airport (KSW) in Kiryat Shmona, Israel to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,498 kilometers (931 miles / 809 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Israel 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 15:55 in Kiryat Shmona, it's 15:55 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,361 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Kiryat Shmona Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Kiryat Shmona (KSW) follows a heading of 131° (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 Kiryat Shmona Airport (KSW) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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