Distance From Eelde Airport to Sofia Airport, GRQ - SOF Distance

The distance from Eelde Airport (GRQ) to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 1057 miles or 1701 kilometers or 918 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 Groningen ( Netherlands ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Groningen and Sofia takes around 2 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Eelde Airport, Groningen, Netherlands to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 2 hours 25 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 • GRQ - SOF

Kilometers		1701 km
Statute Miles		1057 miles
Nautical Miles		918 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 25 minutes

Eelde Airport to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - GRQ to SOF Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Groningen, Netherlands and Sofia, Bulgaria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GRQ - SOF

Time difference between Groningen (Netherlands) and Sofia (Bulgaria) is 1 Hours.
Sofia time is 1 Hours ahead of Groningen.

Location	Local Time
Groningen (Netherlands)	2026-06-15, 07:34:52 CEST
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2026-06-15, 08:34:52 EEST

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

Eelde Airport (GRQ / EHGG) Groningen, Netherlands

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria