LUG
Lugano
Switzerland
1,208 km
751 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,208 km
751 mi / 652 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
102°
east southeast

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LUG SOF
Airport Name Lugano Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LUG SOF
ICAO Code LSZA LBSF
City Lugano Sofia
Country Switzerland Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Zurich Europe/Sofia
Elevation 915 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 46.000000, 8.910000 42.700000, 23.410000

Lugano (LUG) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lugano Airport (LUG) in Lugano, Switzerland to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,208 kilometers (751 miles / 652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:15 in Lugano, it's 15:15 in Sofia.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Lugano (LUG) follows a heading of 293° (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 Lugano Airport (LUG) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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