# Distance from Poltava (PLV) to Sofia (SOF)

> 1,138 km · estimated flight time 2h · Short-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,138 km / 707 mi / 615 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 232° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 44° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Short-haul
- **Type**: International (Ukraine) → Bulgaria
- **Elevation difference**: 1,237 ft (SOF is higher than PLV)

## Airports

### [Poltava International Airport (PLV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/plv-poltava-poltava-international-airport/1ef266df-e6ee-68fc-9748-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Poltava, Ukraine
- ICAO: UKHP
- Timezone: Europe/Zaporozhye
- Coordinates: 49.570000, 34.400000
- Elevation: 505 ft

### [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sofia, Bulgaria
- ICAO: LBSF
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Coordinates: 42.700000, 23.410000
- Elevation: 1,742 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Poltava International Airport (PLV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/plv-poltava-poltava-international-airport/1ef266df-e6ee-68fc-9748-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)