MSQ
Minsk
Belarus
1,289 km
801 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,289 km
801 mi / 696 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Minsk
Heading
197°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

MSQ SOF
Airport Name Minsk International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code MSQ SOF
ICAO Code UMMS LBSF
City Minsk Sofia
Country Belarus Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Minsk Europe/Sofia
Elevation 670 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 53.880000, 28.030000 42.700000, 23.410000

Minsk (MSQ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minsk International Airport (MSQ) in Minsk, Belarus to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,289 kilometers (801 miles / 696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:15 in Minsk, it's 15:15 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,072 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Minsk International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Minsk (MSQ) follows a heading of 14° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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