LED
St. Petersburg
Russia
1,958 km
1,217 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,958 km
1,217 mi / 1,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Moscow
Heading
197°
south southwest

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LED SOF
Airport Name Pulkovo Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LED SOF
ICAO Code ULLI LBSF
City St. Petersburg Sofia
Country Russia Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Moscow Europe/Sofia
Elevation 78 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 59.800000, 30.260000 42.700000, 23.410000

St. Petersburg (LED) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pulkovo Airport (LED) in St. Petersburg, Russia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,958 kilometers (1,217 miles / 1,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

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 Russia with Bulgaria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:52 in St. Petersburg, it's 21:52 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,664 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Pulkovo Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to St. Petersburg (LED) follows a heading of 11° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Pulkovo Airport (LED) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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