OTP
Bucharest
Romania
300 km
186 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
300 km
186 mi / 162 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
227°
southwest

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OTP SOF
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code OTP SOF
ICAO Code LROP LBSF
City Bucharest Sofia
Country Romania Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Europe/Sofia
Elevation 314 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 42.700000, 23.410000

Bucharest (OTP) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 300 kilometers (186 miles / 162 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is an international route connecting Romania with Bulgaria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:56 in Bucharest, it's 07:56 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,428 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Henri Coanda International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 45° (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 Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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