LHR to SOF: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 2,041 km (1,268 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 5m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (SOF to LHR).
How far is it from London to Sofia?
The great-circle distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Sofia Airport (SOF) is 2,041 km (1,268 mi, 1,102 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 LHR to SOF?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SOF is roughly east of LHR.
How is the LHR to SOF route written in code?
The pair is written LHR-SOF in IATA codes and EGLL-LBSF in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL), Sofia Airport is SOF (LBSF).
| LHR | SOF | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Heathrow Airport | Sofia Airport |
| ICAO code | EGLL | LBSF |
| Country | United Kingdom | Bulgaria |
| Elevation | 83 ft | 1,742 ft |
| Rank by connections | #4 | #247 |
EGLL starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LBSF starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SOF sits 1,659 ft (506 m) higher than LHR, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LHR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
| FB | Bulgaria Air | LZB | Flying Bulgaria | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA.
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 London from Sofia?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are 2,041 km (1,268 mi, 1,102 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LHR to SOF?
A typical nonstop flight between LHR and SOF takes about 3h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SOF from LHR?
Sofia Airport (SOF) lies roughly east of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Which airlines fly LHR to SOF?
2 airlines appear on the LHR-SOF route in the open dataset, including British Airways, Bulgaria Air.
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