SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
1,565 km
973 miles
XFW
Hamburg
Germany
Distance
1,565 km
973 mi / 845 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
325°
northwest

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SOF XFW
Airport Name Sofia Airport Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport
IATA Code SOF XFW
ICAO Code LBSF EDHI
City Sofia Hamburg
Country Bulgaria Germany
Timezone Europe/Sofia Europe/Berlin
Elevation 1,742 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 53.540000, 9.840000

Sofia (SOF) to Hamburg (XFW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport (XFW) in Hamburg, Germany is 1,565 kilometers (973 miles / 845 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Germany. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:19 in Sofia, it's 09:19 in Hamburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,719 feet between the two airports. Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Hamburg (XFW) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 135° (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 Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport (XFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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