SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
6,443 km
4,003 miles
ZYL
Sylhet
Bangladesh
Distance
6,443 km
4,003 mi / 3,479 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
84°
east

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SOF ZYL
Airport Name Sofia Airport Osmany International Airport
IATA Code SOF ZYL
ICAO Code LBSF VGSY
City Sofia Sylhet
Country Bulgaria Bangladesh
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 1,742 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 24.960000, 91.870000

Sofia (SOF) to Sylhet (ZYL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Osmany International Airport (ZYL) in Sylhet, Bangladesh is 6,443 kilometers (4,003 miles / 3,479 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Bulgaria with Bangladesh. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:42 in Sofia, it's 15:42 in Sylhet. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,692 feet between the two airports. Osmany International Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Sylhet (ZYL) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 306° (northwest). 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 Osmany International Airport (ZYL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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