CDG to SOF: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 1,754 km (1,090 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 40m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (SOF to CDG).
How far is it from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Sofia?
The great-circle distance between Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Sofia Airport (SOF) is 1,754 km (1,090 mi, 947 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 CDG 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 CDG.
How is the CDG to SOF route written in code?
The pair is written CDG-SOF in IATA codes and LFPG-LBSF in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charles de Gaulle International Airport is CDG (LFPG), Sofia Airport is SOF (LBSF).
| CDG | SOF | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charles de Gaulle International Airport | Sofia Airport |
| ICAO code | LFPG | LBSF |
| Country | France | Bulgaria |
| Elevation | 392 ft | 1,742 ft |
| Rank by connections | #5 | #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 1,350 ft (411 m) higher than CDG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CDG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF | Air France | AFR | Airfrans | Active |
| FB | Bulgaria Air | LZB | Flying Bulgaria | 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 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) from Sofia?
Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are 1,754 km (1,090 mi, 947 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CDG to SOF?
A typical nonstop flight between CDG and SOF takes about 2h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SOF from CDG?
Sofia Airport (SOF) lies roughly east of Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG).
Which airlines fly CDG to SOF?
2 airlines appear on the CDG-SOF route in the open dataset, including Air France, Bulgaria Air.
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