PAT
Patna
India
5,849 km
3,634 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,849 km
3,634 mi / 3,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
305°
northwest

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PAT SOF
Airport Name Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code PAT SOF
ICAO Code VEPT LBSF
City Patna Sofia
Country India Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Europe/Sofia
Elevation 170 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 25.590000, 85.090000 42.700000, 23.410000

Patna (PAT) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) in Patna, India to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,849 kilometers (3,634 miles / 3,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 India with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:19 in Patna, it's 17:49 in Sofia. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,572 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Patna (PAT) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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