Arnavutköy, Istanbul to Sofia flight distance & time (IST-SOF)
How far is Arnavutköy, Istanbul from Sofia by plane? The great circle distance from İstanbul Airport (IST) to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 470 km / 254 nm, about 55m flight time, with an initial heading of 292° (WNW).
| From | İstanbul Airport (IST), Arnavutköy, Istanbul, TR |
|---|---|
| To | Sofia Airport (SOF), Sofia, BG |
| Distance | 470 km · 254 nm · 292 mi |
| Initial heading | 292° (WNW) |
Airlines on this route
- Turkish Airlines (TK)
Aircraft with enough range to fly IST to SOF nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Curtiss Model 58 F9C Sparrowhawk | 258 nm / 478 km |
| Fleet 80 Canuck | 259 nm / 480 km |
| EKW, Eidgen H | 259 nm / 480 km |
| Klemm L 25 | 259 nm / 480 km |
| PZL Mielec M15 (Belphegor) | 259 nm / 480 km |
| Zlin (Moravan) Zlin Z 226 | 259 nm / 480 km |
| Westland WS-51A Widgeon | 260 nm / 482 km |
| Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5 | 261 nm / 483 km |
| ERCO Ercoupe 415 | 261 nm / 483 km |
| Consolidated Model 1 / 2 / NY / PT-1 / PT-3 | 261 nm / 483 km |
| de Havilland D.H.94 Moth Minor | 261 nm / 483 km |
| de Havilland D.H.80 Puss Moth | 261 nm / 483 km |
| Sikorsky / Boeing RAH-66 Comanche | 262 nm / 485 km |
| Sikorsky / Boeing RAH-66 Comanche | 262 nm / 485 km |
| MD Helicopters MD 520N | 264 nm / 489 km |
| Westland Scout / Wasp | 265 nm / 491 km |
| Aerospatiale / Sud-Aviation SE 3160 / SA 316 / SA 319 Alouette III | 267 nm / 494 km |
| Aerospatiale / Sud-Aviation SE 3160 / SA 316 / SA 319 Alouette III | 267 nm / 494 km |
| Mil Mi-17 / Mi-171 | 267 nm / 494 km |
| Extra Aircraft EA-200 (EA 300/200) | 270 nm / 500 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Arnavutköy, Istanbul from Sofia?
- The great circle distance between Arnavutköy, Istanbul and Sofia is 470 km (254 nm / 292 mi).
- How long is the flight from Arnavutköy, Istanbul to Sofia?
- A direct flight from IST to SOF takes about 55m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from Arnavutköy, Istanbul to Sofia?
- Yes - 1 airline currently operates this route, see the list above.