LTK
Latakia
Syria
1,351 km
839 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,351 km
839 mi / 729 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Damascus
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LTK SOF
Airport Name Bassel Al-Assad International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LTK SOF
ICAO Code OSLK LBSF
City Latakia Sofia
Country Syria Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Damascus Europe/Sofia
Elevation 157 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 35.400000, 35.950000 42.700000, 23.410000

Latakia (LTK) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bassel Al-Assad International Airport (LTK) in Latakia, Syria to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,351 kilometers (839 miles / 729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Syria 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 16:33 in Latakia, it's 15:33 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,585 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Bassel Al-Assad International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Latakia (LTK) follows a heading of 123° (east 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 Bassel Al-Assad International Airport (LTK) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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