# Distance from Sofia (SOF) to London (STN)

> 2,011 km · estimated flight time 3h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,011 km / 1,250 mi / 1,086 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 309° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 111° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Bulgaria) → United Kingdom
- **Time difference**: -2h (When it's 22:45 in Sofia, it's 20:45 in London)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,394 ft (STN is lower than SOF)

## Airports

### [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

### [London Stansted Airport (STN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/stn-london-london-stansted-airport/1ef266de-c5b5-68ee-8115-06bb2780ed98)

- City: London, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGSS
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 51.880000, 0.240000
- Elevation: 348 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.

Time-zone information: When it's 22:45 in Sofia, it's 20:45 in London.

## Related

- [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)
- [London Stansted Airport (STN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/stn-london-london-stansted-airport/1ef266de-c5b5-68ee-8115-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)