# Distance from Sofia (SOF) to Zavetnoe Airport (VLK)

> 1,653 km · estimated flight time 3h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,653 km / 1,027 mi / 892 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 68° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 262° (west)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Bulgaria) → Russia
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 04:56 in Sofia, it's 04:56 in Zavetnoe Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,311 ft (VLK 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

### [Zavetnoe Airport (VLK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vlk-zavetnoe-airport/1ef266df-e9c2-6664-92b5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Zavetnoe Airport, Russia
- ICAO: URRY
- Timezone: Europe/Moscow
- Coordinates: 46.540000, 43.650000
- Elevation: 431 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.

## Related

- [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Zavetnoe Airport (VLK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vlk-zavetnoe-airport/1ef266df-e9c2-6664-92b5-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)