PBH
Paro
Bhutan
6,086 km
3,782 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
6,086 km
3,782 mi / 3,286 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Thimphu
Heading
305°
northwest

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PBH SOF
Airport Name Paro Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code PBH SOF
ICAO Code VQPR LBSF
City Paro Sofia
Country Bhutan Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Thimphu Europe/Sofia
Elevation 7,332 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 27.400000, 89.420000 42.700000, 23.410000

Paro (PBH) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Paro Airport (PBH) in Paro, Bhutan to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 6,086 kilometers (3,782 miles / 3,286 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 Bhutan 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 14:58 in Paro, it's 10:58 in Sofia. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,590 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Paro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Paro (PBH) follows a heading of 83° (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 Paro Airport (PBH) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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