SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
1,368 km
850 miles
TZX
Trabzon
Turkey
Distance
1,368 km
850 mi / 738 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
92°
east

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SOF TZX
Airport Name Sofia Airport Trabzon International Airport
IATA Code SOF TZX
ICAO Code LBSF LTCG
City Sofia Trabzon
Country Bulgaria Turkey
Timezone Europe/Sofia Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 1,742 ft 104 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 41.000000, 39.790000

Sofia (SOF) to Trabzon (TZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Trabzon International Airport (TZX) in Trabzon, Turkey is 1,368 kilometers (850 miles / 738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Turkey. 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 09:43 in Sofia, it's 10:43 in Trabzon.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,638 feet between the two airports. Trabzon International Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Trabzon (TZX) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 283° (west 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 Trabzon International Airport (TZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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