SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
1,595 km
991 miles
XLW
Lemwerder
Germany
Distance
1,595 km
991 mi / 861 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
322°
northwest

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SOF XLW
Airport Name Sofia Airport Lemwerder Airport
IATA Code SOF XLW
ICAO Code LBSF EDWD
City Sofia Lemwerder
Country Bulgaria Germany
Timezone Europe/Sofia Europe/Berlin
Elevation 1,742 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 53.140000, 8.620000

Sofia (SOF) to Lemwerder (XLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Lemwerder Airport (XLW) in Lemwerder, Germany is 1,595 kilometers (991 miles / 861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 13:13 in Sofia, it's 12:13 in Lemwerder.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,722 feet between the two airports. Lemwerder Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Lemwerder (XLW) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 131° (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 Lemwerder Airport (XLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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