LYE
Lyneham
United Kingdom
2,142 km
1,331 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
2,142 km
1,331 mi / 1,157 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
107°
east southeast

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LYE SOF
Airport Name RAF Lyneham Sofia Airport
IATA Code LYE SOF
ICAO Code EGDL LBSF
City Lyneham Sofia
Country United Kingdom Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/London Europe/Sofia
Elevation 513 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 51.510000, -1.990000 42.700000, 23.410000

Lyneham (LYE) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Lyneham (LYE) in Lyneham, United Kingdom to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 2,142 kilometers (1,331 miles / 1,157 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:15 in Lyneham, it's 21:15 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,229 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than RAF Lyneham.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Lyneham (LYE) follows a heading of 306° (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 RAF Lyneham (LYE) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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