MAD to SOF: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 2,248 km (1,397 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 20m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (SOF to MAD).
How far is it from Madrid to Sofia?
The great-circle distance between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Sofia Airport (SOF) is 2,248 km (1,397 mi, 1,214 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 MAD to SOF?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SOF is roughly east of MAD.
How is the MAD to SOF route written in code?
The pair is written MAD-SOF in IATA codes and LEMD-LBSF in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is MAD (LEMD), Sofia Airport is SOF (LBSF).
| MAD | SOF | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport | Sofia Airport |
| ICAO code | LEMD | LBSF |
| Country | Spain | Bulgaria |
| Elevation | 1,998 ft | 1,742 ft |
| Rank by connections | #24 | #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 256 ft (78 m) lower than MAD, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying MAD 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 |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: IB.
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 Madrid from Sofia?
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are 2,248 km (1,397 mi, 1,214 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MAD to SOF?
A typical nonstop flight between MAD and SOF takes about 3h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SOF from MAD?
Sofia Airport (SOF) lies roughly east of Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).
Which airlines fly MAD to SOF?
2 airlines appear on the MAD-SOF route in the open dataset, including Bulgaria Air, Wizz Air.
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