SKD
Samarkand
Uzbekistan
3,620 km
2,249 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
3,620 km
2,249 mi / 1,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Samarkand
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

SKD SOF
Airport Name Samarkand Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code SKD SOF
ICAO Code UTSS LBSF
City Samarkand Sofia
Country Uzbekistan Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Samarkand Europe/Sofia
Elevation 2,224 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 39.700000, 66.980000 42.700000, 23.410000

Samarkand (SKD) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Samarkand Airport (SKD) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 3,620 kilometers (2,249 miles / 1,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Uzbekistan with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:35 in Samarkand, it's 00:35 in Sofia. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Samarkand (SKD) follows a heading of 80° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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