BCN to SOF: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 1,766 km (1,097 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 40m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (SOF to BCN).
How far is it from Barcelona to Sofia?
The great-circle distance between Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and Sofia Airport (SOF) is 1,766 km (1,097 mi, 953 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from BCN to SOF?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SOF is roughly east of BCN.
How is the BCN to SOF route written in code?
The pair is written BCN-SOF in IATA codes and LEBL-LBSF in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport is BCN (LEBL), Sofia Airport is SOF (LBSF).
| BCN | SOF | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport | Sofia Airport |
| ICAO code | LEBL | LBSF |
| Country | Spain | Bulgaria |
| Elevation | 12 ft | 1,742 ft |
| Rank by connections | #13 | #247 |
Both ICAO codes start with L, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Europe, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SOF sits 1,730 ft (527 m) higher than BCN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BCN to SOF
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FB | Bulgaria Air | LZB | Flying Bulgaria | Active |
| W6 | Wizz Air | WZZ | Wizz Air | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Barcelona from Sofia?
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are 1,766 km (1,097 mi, 953 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BCN to SOF?
A typical nonstop flight between BCN and SOF takes about 2h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SOF from BCN?
Sofia Airport (SOF) lies roughly east of Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).
Which airlines fly BCN to SOF?
2 airlines appear on the BCN-SOF route in the open dataset, including Bulgaria Air, Wizz Air.
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