RTM
Rotterdam
Netherlands
1,753 km
1,089 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,753 km
1,089 mi / 947 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
118°
east southeast

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RTM SOF
Airport Name Rotterdam Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code RTM SOF
ICAO Code EHRD LBSF
City Rotterdam Sofia
Country Netherlands Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Europe/Sofia
Elevation -15 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 51.960000, 4.440000 42.700000, 23.410000

Rotterdam (RTM) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) in Rotterdam, Netherlands to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,753 kilometers (1,089 miles / 947 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:15 in Rotterdam, it's 15:15 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,757 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Rotterdam Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Rotterdam (RTM) follows a heading of 313° (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 Rotterdam Airport (RTM) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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