# Distance from Arlit (RLT) to Sofia (SOF)

> 3,057 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,057 km / 1,899 mi / 1,650 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 26° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 215° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Niger) → Bulgaria
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Europe
- **Time difference**: +2h (When it's 03:53 in Arlit, it's 05:53 in Sofia)
- **Elevation difference**: 299 ft (SOF is higher than RLT)

## Airports

### [Arlit Airport (RLT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rlt-arlit-arlit-airport/1ef266de-b85a-69ce-bb9f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Arlit, Niger
- ICAO: DRZL
- Timezone: Africa/Niamey
- Coordinates: 18.790000, 7.370000
- Elevation: 1,443 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 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.

Time-zone information: When it's 03:53 in Arlit, it's 05:53 in Sofia.

## Related

- [Arlit Airport (RLT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rlt-arlit-arlit-airport/1ef266de-b85a-69ce-bb9f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)
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