# Distance from Makhachkala (MCX) to Sofia (SOF)

> 1,972 km · estimated flight time 3h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,972 km / 1,225 mi / 1,065 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 278° (west)
- **Return heading**: 81° (east)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Russia) → Bulgaria
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 03:22 in Makhachkala, it's 03:22 in Sofia)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,730 ft (SOF is higher than MCX)

## Airports

### [Uytash Airport (MCX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mcx-makhachkala-uytash-airport/1ef266df-e988-6d7e-a2ac-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Makhachkala, Russia
- ICAO: URML
- Timezone: Europe/Moscow
- Coordinates: 42.820000, 47.650000
- Elevation: 12 ft

### [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sofia, Bulgaria
- ICAO: LBSF
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Coordinates: 42.700000, 23.410000
- Elevation: 1,742 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Uytash Airport (MCX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mcx-makhachkala-uytash-airport/1ef266df-e988-6d7e-a2ac-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)