SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
2,581 km
1,604 miles
UNT
Shetland Islands
United Kingdom
Distance
2,581 km
1,604 mi / 1,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
329°
north northwest

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SOF UNT
Airport Name Sofia Airport Unst Airport
IATA Code SOF UNT
ICAO Code LBSF EGPW
City Sofia Shetland Islands
Country Bulgaria United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/Sofia Europe/London
Elevation 1,742 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 60.750000, -0.850000

Sofia (SOF) to Shetland Islands (UNT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Unst Airport (UNT) in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom is 2,581 kilometers (1,604 miles / 1,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 United Kingdom. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:30 in Sofia, it's 12:30 in Shetland Islands.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,742 feet between the two airports. Unst Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Shetland Islands (UNT) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 130° (southeast). 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 Unst Airport (UNT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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