SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
2,257 km
1,402 miles
ULY
Ulyanovsk
Russia
Distance
2,257 km
1,402 mi / 1,219 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
46°
northeast

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SOF ULY
Airport Name Sofia Airport Ulyanovsk East Airport
IATA Code SOF ULY
ICAO Code LBSF UWLW
City Sofia Ulyanovsk
Country Bulgaria Russia
Timezone Europe/Sofia Europe/Ulyanovsk
Elevation 1,742 ft 252 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 54.400000, 48.800000

Sofia (SOF) to Ulyanovsk (ULY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Ulyanovsk East Airport (ULY) in Ulyanovsk, Russia is 2,257 kilometers (1,402 miles / 1,219 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Russia. 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 02:35 in Ulyanovsk.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,490 feet between the two airports. Ulyanovsk East Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Ulyanovsk (ULY) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 245° (west southwest). 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 Ulyanovsk East Airport (ULY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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