FCO to SOF: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 924 km (574 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 40m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (SOF to FCO).
How far is it from Rome to Sofia?
The great-circle distance between Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Sofia Airport (SOF) is 924 km (574 mi, 499 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 FCO to SOF?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 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 FCO.
How is the FCO to SOF route written in code?
The pair is written FCO-SOF in IATA codes and LIRF-LBSF in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is FCO (LIRF), Sofia Airport is SOF (LBSF).
| FCO | SOF | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport | Sofia Airport |
| ICAO code | LIRF | LBSF |
| Country | Italy | Bulgaria |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 1,742 ft |
| Rank by connections | #23 | #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 1,729 ft (527 m) higher than FCO, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying FCO to SOF
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | Alitalia | AZA | Alitalia | Active |
| 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 Rome from Sofia?
Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are 924 km (574 mi, 499 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from FCO to SOF?
A typical nonstop flight between FCO and SOF takes about 1h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SOF from FCO?
Sofia Airport (SOF) lies roughly east of Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO).
Which airlines fly FCO to SOF?
3 airlines appear on the FCO-SOF route in the open dataset, including Alitalia, Bulgaria Air, Wizz Air.
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