NCU
Nukus
Uzbekistan
2,941 km
1,828 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
2,941 km
1,828 mi / 1,588 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Samarkand
Heading
283°
west northwest

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NCU SOF
Airport Name Nukus Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code NCU SOF
ICAO Code UTNN LBSF
City Nukus Sofia
Country Uzbekistan Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Samarkand Europe/Sofia
Elevation 246 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 42.490000, 59.620000 42.700000, 23.410000

Nukus (NCU) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nukus Airport (NCU) in Nukus, Uzbekistan to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 2,941 kilometers (1,828 miles / 1,588 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Uzbekistan with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:50 in Nukus, it's 13:50 in Sofia. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,496 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Nukus Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Nukus (NCU) follows a heading of 78° (east 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 Nukus Airport (NCU) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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