SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
2,655 km
1,650 miles
SXL
Sligo
Ireland
Distance
2,655 km
1,650 mi / 1,434 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
310°
northwest

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SOF SXL
Airport Name Sofia Airport Sligo Airport
IATA Code SOF SXL
ICAO Code LBSF EISG
City Sofia Sligo
Country Bulgaria Ireland
Timezone Europe/Sofia Europe/Dublin
Elevation 1,742 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 54.280000, -8.600000

Sofia (SOF) to Sligo (SXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Sligo Airport (SXL) in Sligo, Ireland is 2,655 kilometers (1,650 miles / 1,434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Ireland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:06 in Sofia, it's 06:06 in Sligo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,731 feet between the two airports. Sligo Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Sligo (SXL) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 106° (east southeast). 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 Sligo Airport (SXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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