SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
1,214 km
754 miles
ZJI
Locarno Airport
Switzerland
Distance
1,214 km
754 mi / 656 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
293°
west northwest

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SOF ZJI
Airport Name Sofia Airport Locarno Airport
IATA Code SOF ZJI
ICAO Code LBSF LSZL
City Sofia N/A
Country Bulgaria Switzerland
Timezone Europe/Sofia Europe/Zurich
Elevation 1,742 ft 650 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 46.160000, 8.880000

Sofia (SOF) to Locarno Airport (ZJI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Locarno Airport (ZJI) in Locarno Airport, Switzerland is 1,214 kilometers (754 miles / 656 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:42 in Sofia, it's 01:42 in Locarno Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,092 feet between the two airports. Locarno Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Locarno Airport (ZJI) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 103° (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 Locarno Airport (ZJI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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