NJF
Najaf
Iraq
2,195 km
1,364 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
2,195 km
1,364 mi / 1,185 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
309°
northwest

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NJF SOF
Airport Name Al Najaf International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code NJF SOF
ICAO Code ORNI LBSF
City Najaf Sofia
Country Iraq Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Baghdad Europe/Sofia
Elevation 103 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 31.990000, 44.400000 42.700000, 23.410000

Najaf (NJF) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) in Najaf, Iraq to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 2,195 kilometers (1,364 miles / 1,185 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Iraq 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 11:26 in Najaf, it's 10:26 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,639 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Al Najaf International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Najaf (NJF) follows a heading of 116° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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