SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
337 km
209 miles
TIA
Tirana
Albania
Distance
337 km
209 mi / 182 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

SOF TIA
Airport Name Sofia Airport Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa
IATA Code SOF TIA
ICAO Code LBSF LATI
City Sofia Tirana
Country Bulgaria Albania
Timezone Europe/Sofia Europe/Tirane
Elevation 1,742 ft 126 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 41.410000, 19.720000

Sofia (SOF) to Tirana (TIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) in Tirana, Albania is 337 kilometers (209 miles / 182 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is an international route connecting Bulgaria with Albania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:56 in Sofia, it's 12:56 in Tirana.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,616 feet between the two airports. Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Tirana (TIA) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 64° (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 Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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