RIX
Riga
Latvia
1,582 km
983 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,582 km
983 mi / 854 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Riga
Heading
182°
south

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RIX SOF
Airport Name Riga International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code RIX SOF
ICAO Code EVRA LBSF
City Riga Sofia
Country Latvia Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Riga Europe/Sofia
Elevation 36 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 42.700000, 23.410000

Riga (RIX) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,582 kilometers (983 miles / 854 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 182°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Latvia with Bulgaria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:56 in Riga, it's 07:56 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,706 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Riga International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 1° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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