SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
1,077 km
669 miles
SSX
Samsun
Turkey
Distance
1,077 km
669 mi / 581 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
94°
east

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SOF SSX
Airport Name Sofia Airport Samsun Samair Airport
IATA Code SOF SSX
ICAO Code LBSF LTAQ
City Sofia Samsun
Country Bulgaria Turkey
Timezone Europe/Sofia Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 1,742 ft 521 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 41.280000, 36.310000

Sofia (SOF) to Samsun (SSX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Samsun Samair Airport (SSX) in Samsun, Turkey is 1,077 kilometers (669 miles / 581 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:30 in Sofia, it's 15:30 in Samsun.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,221 feet between the two airports. Samsun Samair Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Samsun (SSX) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 283° (west 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 Samsun Samair Airport (SSX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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