SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
1,206 km
749 miles
TOB
Tobruk
Libya
Distance
1,206 km
749 mi / 651 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
178°
south

Airport Comparison

SOF TOB
Airport Name Sofia Airport Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport
IATA Code SOF TOB
ICAO Code LBSF HLGN
City Sofia Tobruk
Country Bulgaria Libya
Timezone Europe/Sofia Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 1,742 ft 519 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 31.860000, 23.910000

Sofia (SOF) to Tobruk (TOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) in Tobruk, Libya is 1,206 kilometers (749 miles / 651 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 178°.

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 Libya. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:13 in Sofia, it's 07:13 in Tobruk.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,223 feet between the two airports. Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Tobruk (TOB) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 358° (north). 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 Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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