Distance From Founders Memorial Heliport to Sofia Airport

The distance from Founders Memorial Heliport () to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 2161 miles or 3477 kilometers or 1876 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 Abu Dhabi ( United Arab Emirates ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Abu Dhabi and Sofia takes around 4 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Founders Memorial Heliport, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 4 hours 58 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 • - SOF

Kilometers		3477 km
Statute Miles		2161 miles
Nautical Miles		1876 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 58 minutes

Founders Memorial Heliport to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - to SOF Flight Path

Location of Founders Memorial Heliport & Sofia Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and Sofia, Bulgaria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SOF

Time difference between Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) and Sofia (Bulgaria) is 2 Hours.
Sofia time is 2 Hours behind Abu Dhabi.

Location	Local Time
Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)	2026-02-04, 12:52:38 +04
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2026-02-04, 10:52:38 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

Founders Memorial Heliport ( / ) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria