NQZ
Astana
Kazakhstan
3,699 km
2,298 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
3,699 km
2,298 mi / 1,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
275°
west

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NQZ SOF
Airport Name Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code NQZ SOF
ICAO Code UACC LBSF
City Astana Sofia
Country Kazakhstan Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Almaty Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,166 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 51.020000, 71.470000 42.700000, 23.410000

Astana (NQZ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) in Astana, Kazakhstan to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 3,699 kilometers (2,298 miles / 1,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Kazakhstan 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 14:38 in Astana, it's 11:38 in Sofia. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Astana (NQZ) follows a heading of 59° (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 Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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