SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
6,942 km
4,314 miles
WRZ
Weerawila
Sri Lanka
Distance
6,942 km
4,314 mi / 3,748 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
108°
east southeast

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SOF WRZ
Airport Name Sofia Airport Wirawila Airport
IATA Code SOF WRZ
ICAO Code LBSF VCCW
City Sofia Weerawila
Country Bulgaria Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Colombo
Elevation 1,742 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 6.250000, 81.240000

Sofia (SOF) to Weerawila (WRZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Wirawila Airport (WRZ) in Weerawila, Sri Lanka is 6,942 kilometers (4,314 miles / 3,748 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Bulgaria with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:55 in Sofia, it's 19:25 in Weerawila. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,692 feet between the two airports. Wirawila Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Weerawila (WRZ) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 315° (northwest). 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 Wirawila Airport (WRZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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