PAD
Paderborn
Germany
1,489 km
925 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,489 km
925 mi / 804 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

PAD SOF
Airport Name Paderborn Lippstadt Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code PAD SOF
ICAO Code EDLP LBSF
City Paderborn Sofia
Country Germany Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Berlin Europe/Sofia
Elevation 699 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 51.610000, 8.620000 42.700000, 23.410000

Paderborn (PAD) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) in Paderborn, Germany to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,489 kilometers (925 miles / 804 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:45 in Paderborn, it's 14:45 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,043 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Paderborn Lippstadt Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Paderborn (PAD) follows a heading of 317° (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 Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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