SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
1,632 km
1,014 miles
XCR
Chalons/Vatry
France
Distance
1,632 km
1,014 mi / 881 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

SOF XCR
Airport Name Sofia Airport Chalons-Vatry Air Base
IATA Code SOF XCR
ICAO Code LBSF LFOK
City Sofia Chalons/Vatry
Country Bulgaria France
Timezone Europe/Sofia Europe/Paris
Elevation 1,742 ft 587 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 48.780000, 4.180000

Sofia (SOF) to Chalons/Vatry (XCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Chalons-Vatry Air Base (XCR) in Chalons/Vatry, France is 1,632 kilometers (1,014 miles / 881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Bulgaria with France. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:58 in Sofia, it's 17:58 in Chalons/Vatry.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,155 feet between the two airports. Chalons-Vatry Air Base sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Chalons/Vatry (XCR) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 107° (east 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 Chalons-Vatry Air Base (XCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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