OBL
Zoersel
Belgium
1,698 km
1,055 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,698 km
1,055 mi / 917 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
117°
east southeast

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OBL SOF
Airport Name Oostmalle Air Base Sofia Airport
IATA Code OBL SOF
ICAO Code EBZR LBSF
City Zoersel Sofia
Country Belgium Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Brussels Europe/Sofia
Elevation 53 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 51.260000, 4.750000 42.700000, 23.410000

Zoersel (OBL) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Oostmalle Air Base (OBL) in Zoersel, Belgium to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,698 kilometers (1,055 miles / 917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:37 in Zoersel, it's 20:37 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,689 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Oostmalle Air Base.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Zoersel (OBL) follows a heading of 311° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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