SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
804 km
499 miles
VIE
Vienna
Austria
Distance
804 km
499 mi / 434 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
321°
northwest

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SOF VIE
Airport Name Sofia Airport Vienna International Airport
IATA Code SOF VIE
ICAO Code LBSF LOWW
City Sofia Vienna
Country Bulgaria Austria
Timezone Europe/Sofia Europe/Vienna
Elevation 1,742 ft 600 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 48.110000, 16.570000

Sofia (SOF) to Vienna (VIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Vienna International Airport (VIE) in Vienna, Austria is 804 kilometers (499 miles / 434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:56 in Sofia, it's 06:56 in Vienna.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,142 feet between the two airports. Vienna International Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Vienna (VIE) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 136° (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 Vienna International Airport (VIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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