QXB
Lyon
France
1,464 km
910 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,464 km
910 mi / 791 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Paris
Heading
87°
east

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QXB SOF
Airport Name Aix-en-Provence (BA 114) Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code QXB SOF
ICAO Code LFMA LBSF
City Lyon Sofia
Country France Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Paris Europe/Sofia
Elevation 367 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 43.510000, 5.370000 42.700000, 23.410000

Lyon (QXB) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aix-en-Provence (BA 114) Airport (QXB) in Lyon, France to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,464 kilometers (910 miles / 791 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:20 in Lyon, it's 10:20 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,375 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Aix-en-Provence (BA 114) Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Lyon (QXB) follows a heading of 280° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aix-en-Provence (BA 114) Airport (QXB) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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