LIN
Milan
Italy
1,168 km
726 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,168 km
726 mi / 631 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Rome
Heading
100°
east

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LIN SOF
Airport Name Linate Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LIN SOF
ICAO Code LIML LBSF
City Milan Sofia
Country Italy Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Rome Europe/Sofia
Elevation 353 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 45.450000, 9.280000 42.700000, 23.410000

Milan (LIN) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Linate Airport (LIN) in Milan, Italy to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,168 kilometers (726 miles / 631 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:54 in Milan, it's 02:54 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,389 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Linate Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Milan (LIN) follows a heading of 290° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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