MLA
Luqa
Malta
1,080 km
671 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,080 km
671 mi / 583 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Malta
Heading
43°
northeast

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MLA SOF
Airport Name Luqa Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code MLA SOF
ICAO Code LMML LBSF
City Luqa Sofia
Country Malta Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Malta Europe/Sofia
Elevation 300 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 35.860000, 14.480000 42.700000, 23.410000

Luqa (MLA) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luqa Airport (MLA) in Luqa, Malta to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,080 kilometers (671 miles / 583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:59 in Luqa, it's 20:59 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,442 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Luqa Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Luqa (MLA) follows a heading of 228° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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