PLV
Poltava
Ukraine
1,138 km
707 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,138 km
707 mi / 615 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
N/A
Heading
232°
southwest

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PLV SOF
Airport Name Poltava International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code PLV SOF
ICAO Code UKHP LBSF
City Poltava Sofia
Country Ukraine Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Zaporozhye Europe/Sofia
Elevation 505 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 49.570000, 34.400000 42.700000, 23.410000

Poltava (PLV) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Poltava International Airport (PLV) in Poltava, Ukraine to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,138 kilometers (707 miles / 615 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,237 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Poltava International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Poltava (PLV) follows a heading of 44° (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 Poltava International Airport (PLV) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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