# Distance from Sofia (SOF) to Cahors/Lalbenque (ZAO)

> 1,772 km · estimated flight time 3h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,772 km / 1,101 mi / 957 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 283° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 88° (east)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Bulgaria) → France
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 04:14 in Sofia, it's 03:14 in Cahors/Lalbenque)
- **Elevation difference**: 830 ft (ZAO is lower than SOF)

## Airports

### [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sofia, Bulgaria
- ICAO: LBSF
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Coordinates: 42.700000, 23.410000
- Elevation: 1,742 ft

### [Cahors-Lalbenque Airport (ZAO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zao-cahorslalbenque-cahors-lalbenque-airport/1ef266df-4710-6e34-aeb5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Cahors/Lalbenque, France
- ICAO: LFCC
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Coordinates: 44.350000, 1.480000
- Elevation: 912 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 04:14 in Sofia, it's 03:14 in Cahors/Lalbenque.

## Related

- [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Cahors-Lalbenque Airport (ZAO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zao-cahorslalbenque-cahors-lalbenque-airport/1ef266df-4710-6e34-aeb5-06bb2780ed98)
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