SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
1,560 km
969 miles
TLV
Tel Aviv
Israel
Distance
1,560 km
969 mi / 842 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
136°
southeast

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SOF TLV
Airport Name Sofia Airport Ben Gurion International Airport
IATA Code SOF TLV
ICAO Code LBSF LLBG
City Sofia Tel Aviv
Country Bulgaria Israel
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 1,742 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 32.010000, 34.890000

Sofia (SOF) to Tel Aviv (TLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel is 1,560 kilometers (969 miles / 842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 Israel. 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 07:56 in Sofia, it's 07:56 in Tel Aviv.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,607 feet between the two airports. Ben Gurion International Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Tel Aviv (TLV) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 323° (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 Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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