PNY
Pondicherry Airport
India
6,385 km
3,967 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
6,385 km
3,967 mi / 3,447 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
313°
northwest

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PNY SOF
Airport Name Pondicherry Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code PNY SOF
ICAO Code VOPC LBSF
City N/A Sofia
Country India Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Europe/Sofia
Elevation 118 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 11.970000, 79.810000 42.700000, 23.410000

Pondicherry Airport (PNY) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pondicherry Airport (PNY) in Pondicherry Airport, India to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 6,385 kilometers (3,967 miles / 3,447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 23:33 in Pondicherry Airport, it's 20:03 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 1,624 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Pondicherry Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Pondicherry Airport (PNY) follows a heading of 105° (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 Pondicherry Airport (PNY) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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