SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
669 km
416 miles
ZAD
Zadar
Croatia
Distance
669 km
416 mi / 361 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
286°
west northwest

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SOF ZAD
Airport Name Sofia Airport Zemunik Airport
IATA Code SOF ZAD
ICAO Code LBSF LDZD
City Sofia Zadar
Country Bulgaria Croatia
Timezone Europe/Sofia Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 1,742 ft 289 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 44.110000, 15.350000

Sofia (SOF) to Zadar (ZAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Zemunik Airport (ZAD) in Zadar, Croatia is 669 kilometers (416 miles / 361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:22 in Sofia, it's 14:22 in Zadar.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,453 feet between the two airports. Zemunik Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Zadar (ZAD) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 101° (east). 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 Zemunik Airport (ZAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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