Distance From Ardabil Airport to Sofia Airport, ADU - SOF Distance

The distance from Ardabil Airport (ADU) to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 1343 miles or 2162 kilometers or 1167 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 Ardabil ( Iran ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ardabil and Sofia takes around 3 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ardabil Airport, Ardabil, Iran to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 3 hours 5 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 • ADU - SOF

Kilometers		2162 km
Statute Miles		1343 miles
Nautical Miles		1167 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 5 minutes

Ardabil Airport to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - ADU to SOF Flight Path

Location of Ardabil Airport & Sofia Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Ardabil, Iran and Sofia, Bulgaria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ADU - SOF

Time difference between Ardabil (Iran) and Sofia (Bulgaria) is 1 Hours 30 Minutes.
Sofia time is 1 Hours 30 Minutes behind Ardabil.

Location	Local Time
Ardabil (Iran)	2025-12-15, 06:43:15 +0330
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2025-12-15, 05:13:15 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

Ardabil Airport (ADU / OITL) Ardabil, Iran

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria