OEL
Orel
Russia
1,471 km
914 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,471 km
914 mi / 794 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Moscow
Heading
224°
southwest

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OEL SOF
Airport Name Oryol Yuzhny Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code OEL SOF
ICAO Code UUOR LBSF
City Orel Sofia
Country Russia Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Moscow Europe/Sofia
Elevation 656 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 52.930000, 36.000000 42.700000, 23.410000

Orel (OEL) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Oryol Yuzhny Airport (OEL) in Orel, Russia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,471 kilometers (914 miles / 794 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:59 in Orel, it's 00:59 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,086 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Oryol Yuzhny Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Orel (OEL) follows a heading of 35° (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 Oryol Yuzhny Airport (OEL) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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