# Distance from Sofia (SOF) to Valencia (VLC)

> 2,026 km · estimated flight time 3h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,026 km / 1,259 mi / 1,094 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 268° (west)
- **Return heading**: 72° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Bulgaria) → Spain
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 18:24 in Sofia, it's 17:24 in Valencia)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,502 ft (VLC is lower than SOF)

## Airports

### [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sofia, Bulgaria
- ICAO: LBSF
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Coordinates: 42.700000, 23.410000
- Elevation: 1,742 ft

### [Valencia Airport (VLC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vlc-valencia-valencia-airport/1ef266df-460f-6008-8387-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Valencia, Spain
- ICAO: LEVC
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates: 39.490000, -0.480000
- Elevation: 240 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 18:24 in Sofia, it's 17:24 in Valencia.

## Related

- [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Valencia Airport (VLC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vlc-valencia-valencia-airport/1ef266df-460f-6008-8387-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)