LCA to SOF: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Larnaca International Airport (LCA) to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 1,239 km (770 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 5m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (SOF to LCA).
How far is it from Larnaca to Sofia?
The great-circle distance between Larnaca International Airport (LCA) and Sofia Airport (SOF) is 1,239 km (770 mi, 669 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 LCA to SOF?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SOF is roughly northwest of LCA.
How is the LCA to SOF route written in code?
The pair is written LCA-SOF in IATA codes and LCLK-LBSF in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Larnaca International Airport is LCA (LCLK), Sofia Airport is SOF (LBSF).
| LCA | SOF | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Larnaca International Airport | Sofia Airport |
| ICAO code | LCLK | LBSF |
| Country | Cyprus | Bulgaria |
| Elevation | 8 ft | 1,742 ft |
| Rank by connections | #177 | #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 1,734 ft (529 m) higher than LCA, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LCA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CY | Cyprus Airways | CYP | Cyprus | 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 Larnaca from Sofia?
Larnaca International Airport (LCA) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are 1,239 km (770 mi, 669 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LCA to SOF?
A typical nonstop flight between LCA and SOF takes about 2h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SOF from LCA?
Sofia Airport (SOF) lies roughly northwest of Larnaca International Airport (LCA).
Which airlines fly LCA to SOF?
3 airlines appear on the LCA-SOF route in the open dataset, including Cyprus Airways, Bulgaria Air, Wizz Air.
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