OTP to SOF: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 300 km (187 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 55m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (SOF to OTP).
How far is it from Otopeni to Sofia?
The great-circle distance between Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) and Sofia Airport (SOF) is 300 km (187 mi, 162 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 OTP to SOF?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SOF is roughly southwest of OTP.
How is the OTP to SOF route written in code?
The pair is written OTP-SOF in IATA codes and LROP-LBSF in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport is OTP (LROP), Sofia Airport is SOF (LBSF).
| OTP | SOF | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport | Sofia Airport |
| ICAO code | LROP | LBSF |
| Country | Romania | Bulgaria |
| Elevation | 314 ft | 1,742 ft |
| Rank by connections | #142 | #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 1,428 ft (435 m) higher than OTP, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying OTP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FB | Bulgaria Air | LZB | Flying Bulgaria | Active |
| QR | Qatar Airways | QTR | Qatari | Active |
| RO | Tarom | ROT | Tarom | 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 Otopeni from Sofia?
Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are 300 km (187 mi, 162 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from OTP to SOF?
A typical nonstop flight between OTP and SOF takes about 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SOF from OTP?
Sofia Airport (SOF) lies roughly southwest of Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP).
Which airlines fly OTP to SOF?
3 airlines appear on the OTP-SOF route in the open dataset, including Bulgaria Air, Qatar Airways, Tarom.
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