SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
1,742 km
1,082 miles
VAN
Van
Turkey
Distance
1,742 km
1,082 mi / 941 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
99°
east

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SOF VAN
Airport Name Sofia Airport Van Ferit Melen Airport
IATA Code SOF VAN
ICAO Code LBSF LTCI
City Sofia Van
Country Bulgaria Turkey
Timezone Europe/Sofia Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 1,742 ft 5,480 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 38.470000, 43.330000

Sofia (SOF) to Van (VAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) in Van, Turkey is 1,742 kilometers (1,082 miles / 941 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 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 08:16 in Sofia, it's 09:16 in Van.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,738 feet between the two airports. Van Ferit Melen Airport sits higher than Sofia Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Van (VAN) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 292° (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 Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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