SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
555 km
345 miles
TAR
Grottaglie
Italy
Distance
555 km
345 mi / 300 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
246°
west southwest

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SOF TAR
Airport Name Sofia Airport Taranto / Grottaglie Airport
IATA Code SOF TAR
ICAO Code LBSF LIBG
City Sofia Grottaglie
Country Bulgaria Italy
Timezone Europe/Sofia Europe/Rome
Elevation 1,742 ft 215 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 40.520000, 17.400000

Sofia (SOF) to Grottaglie (TAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Taranto / Grottaglie Airport (TAR) in Grottaglie, Italy is 555 kilometers (345 miles / 300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:35 in Sofia, it's 23:35 in Grottaglie.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,527 feet between the two airports. Taranto / Grottaglie Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Grottaglie (TAR) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 62° (east northeast). 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 Taranto / Grottaglie Airport (TAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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