SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
3,106 km
1,930 miles
VAW
Vardø
Norway
Distance
3,106 km
1,930 mi / 1,677 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
north

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SOF VAW
Airport Name Sofia Airport Vardø Airport Svartnes
IATA Code SOF VAW
ICAO Code LBSF ENSS
City Sofia Vardø
Country Bulgaria Norway
Timezone Europe/Sofia Europe/Oslo
Elevation 1,742 ft 42 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 70.360000, 31.040000

Sofia (SOF) to Vardø (VAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Vardø Airport Svartnes (VAW) in Vardø, Norway is 3,106 kilometers (1,930 miles / 1,677 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:44 in Sofia, it's 23:44 in Vardø.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,700 feet between the two airports. Vardø Airport Svartnes sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Vardø (VAW) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 192° (south 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 Vardø Airport Svartnes (VAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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