SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
1,913 km
1,188 miles
SSH
Sharm el-Sheikh
Egypt
Distance
1,913 km
1,188 mi / 1,033 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
145°
southeast

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SOF SSH
Airport Name Sofia Airport Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
IATA Code SOF SSH
ICAO Code LBSF HESH
City Sofia Sharm el-Sheikh
Country Bulgaria Egypt
Timezone Europe/Sofia Africa/Cairo
Elevation 1,742 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 27.980000, 34.400000

Sofia (SOF) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt is 1,913 kilometers (1,188 miles / 1,033 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:53 in Sofia, it's 06:53 in Sharm el-Sheikh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,599 feet between the two airports. Sharm El Sheikh International Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 332° (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 Sofia Airport (SOF) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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