PDV
Plovdiv
Bulgaria
137 km
85 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
137 km
85 mi / 74 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
301°
west northwest

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PDV SOF
Airport Name Plovdiv International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code PDV SOF
ICAO Code LBPD LBSF
City Plovdiv Sofia
Country Bulgaria Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Sofia Europe/Sofia
Elevation 597 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 42.070000, 24.850000 42.700000, 23.410000

Plovdiv (PDV) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Plovdiv International Airport (PDV) in Plovdiv, Bulgaria to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 137 kilometers (85 miles / 74 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 a domestic route within Bulgaria. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 10:26 in Plovdiv, it's 10:26 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,145 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Plovdiv International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Plovdiv (PDV) follows a heading of 120° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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