RLG
Rostock
Germany
1,491 km
926 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,491 km
926 mi / 805 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
142°
southeast

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RLG SOF
Airport Name Rostock-Laage Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code RLG SOF
ICAO Code ETNL LBSF
City Rostock Sofia
Country Germany Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Berlin Europe/Sofia
Elevation 138 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 53.920000, 12.280000 42.700000, 23.410000

Rostock (RLG) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rostock-Laage Airport (RLG) in Rostock, Germany to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,491 kilometers (926 miles / 805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:00 in Rostock, it's 21:00 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,604 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Rostock-Laage Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Rostock (RLG) follows a heading of 331° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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