# Distance from Sofia (SOF) to Vila Real Airport (VRL)

> 2,563 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,563 km / 1,593 mi / 1,384 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 277° (west)
- **Return heading**: 76° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Bulgaria) → Portugal
- **Time difference**: -2h (When it's 02:09 in Sofia, it's 00:09 in Vila Real Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 63 ft (VRL is higher 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

### [Vila Real Airport (VRL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vrl-vila-real-airport/1ef266df-5614-6098-bc1f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Vila Real Airport, Portugal
- ICAO: LPVR
- Timezone: Europe/Lisbon
- Coordinates: 41.270000, -7.720000
- Elevation: 1,805 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 02:09 in Sofia, it's 00:09 in Vila Real Airport.

## Related

- [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vila Real Airport (VRL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vrl-vila-real-airport/1ef266df-5614-6098-bc1f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)