NCE
Nice
France
1,315 km
817 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,315 km
817 mi / 710 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Paris
Heading
89°
east

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NCE SOF
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code NCE SOF
ICAO Code LFMN LBSF
City Nice Sofia
Country France Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Paris Europe/Sofia
Elevation 12 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 42.700000, 23.410000

Nice (NCE) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,315 kilometers (817 miles / 710 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:56 in Nice, it's 07:56 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,730 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 280° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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