Distance From Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Sofia Airport, HEL - SOF Distance

The distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 1220 miles or 1963 kilometers or 1059 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Helsinki ( Finland ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Helsinki and Sofia takes around 2 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Helsinki, Finland to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 2 hours 48 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • HEL - SOF

Kilometers		1963 km
Statute Miles		1220 miles
Nautical Miles		1059 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 48 minutes

Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - HEL to SOF Flight Path

Location of Helsinki Vantaa Airport & Sofia Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Helsinki to Sofia nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Helsinki, Finland and Sofia, Bulgaria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HEL - SOF

Time difference between Helsinki (Finland) and Sofia (Bulgaria) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Helsinki (Finland)	2025-01-15, 17:01:34 EET
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2025-01-15, 17:01:34 EET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL / EFHK) Helsinki, Finland

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria