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Flight Distance from London (LHR) to Sofia (SOF)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
LHREGLL
London, United Kingdom
London Heathrow Airport
Great Circle Path
2,041 km1,268 miles • 1,102 NM
Destination Airport
LBSFSOF
Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia Airport
Direct Distance
2,041 km
1,268 Statute Miles
1,102 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
2h 54m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
184 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
109° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
2h 54m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
2h 43m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
4h 26m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇬🇧 United Kingdom→🌐 BG
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- City / Country: London, United Kingdom
- ICAO Code: EGLL
- Coordinates: 51.4707°, -0.4599°
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Elevation: 83 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Sofia Airport (SOF)
- City / Country: Sofia, Bulgaria
- ICAO Code: LBSF
- Coordinates: 42.6964°, 23.4177°
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Elevation: 1742 ft
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