# Distance from Saransk (SKX) to Sofia (SOF)

> 2,036 km · estimated flight time 3h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,036 km / 1,265 mi / 1,099 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 240° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 44° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Russia) → Bulgaria
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 17:21 in Saransk, it's 17:21 in Sofia)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,066 ft (SOF is higher than SKX)

## Airports

### [Saransk Airport (SKX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/skx-saransk-saransk-airport/1ef266df-eca3-645a-a582-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Saransk, Russia
- ICAO: UWPS
- Timezone: Europe/Moscow
- Coordinates: 54.130000, 45.210000
- Elevation: 676 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.

## Related

- [Saransk Airport (SKX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/skx-saransk-saransk-airport/1ef266df-eca3-645a-a582-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)