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Flight Distance from Sofia (SOF) to Riyadh (RUH)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
SOFLBSF
Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia Airport
Great Circle Path
2,900 km1,802 miles • 1,566 NM
Destination Airport
OERKRUH
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
King Khalid International Airport
Direct Distance
2,900 km
1,802 Statute Miles
1,566 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
3h 55m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
261 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
125° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
3h 55m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
3h 39m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
6h 5m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 BG→🌐 SA
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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Departure Airport Specs
Sofia Airport (SOF)
- City / Country: Sofia, Bulgaria
- ICAO Code: LBSF
- Coordinates: 42.6964°, 23.4177°
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Elevation: 1742 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
- City / Country: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO Code: OERK
- Coordinates: 24.9576°, 46.6988°
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Elevation: 2049 ft
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