OVB
Novosibirsk
Russia
4,397 km
2,732 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
4,397 km
2,732 mi / 2,374 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Krasnoyarsk
Heading
277°
west

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OVB SOF
Airport Name Tolmachevo Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code OVB SOF
ICAO Code UNNT LBSF
City Novosibirsk Sofia
Country Russia Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Krasnoyarsk Europe/Sofia
Elevation 365 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 55.010000, 82.650000 42.700000, 23.410000

Novosibirsk (OVB) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tolmachevo Airport (OVB) in Novosibirsk, Russia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 4,397 kilometers (2,732 miles / 2,374 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 22:07 in Novosibirsk, it's 17:07 in Sofia. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,377 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Tolmachevo Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Novosibirsk (OVB) follows a heading of 51° (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 Tolmachevo Airport (OVB) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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