OST
Ostend
Belgium
1,815 km
1,128 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,815 km
1,128 mi / 980 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
113°
east southeast

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OST SOF
Airport Name Ostend-Bruges International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code OST SOF
ICAO Code EBOS LBSF
City Ostend Sofia
Country Belgium Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Brussels Europe/Sofia
Elevation 13 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 51.200000, 2.860000 42.700000, 23.410000

Ostend (OST) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST) in Ostend, Belgium to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,815 kilometers (1,128 miles / 980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 15:00 in Ostend, it's 16:00 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,729 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Ostend-Bruges International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Ostend (OST) follows a heading of 308° (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 Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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