Distance From Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) to Sofia Airport, LIS - SOF Distance

The distance from Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) (LIS) to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 1715 miles or 2759 kilometers or 1489 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 Lisbon ( Portugal ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lisbon and Sofia takes around 3 hours 56 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport), Lisbon, Portugal to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 3 hours 56 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 • LIS - SOF

Kilometers		2759 km
Statute Miles		1715 miles
Nautical Miles		1489 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 56 minutes

Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - LIS to SOF Flight Path

Location of Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) & Sofia Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Lisbon, Portugal and Sofia, Bulgaria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LIS - SOF

Time difference between Lisbon (Portugal) and Sofia (Bulgaria) is 2 Hours.
Sofia time is 2 Hours ahead of Lisbon.

Location	Local Time
Lisbon (Portugal)	2026-09-16, 15:16:34 WEST
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2026-09-16, 17:16:34 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

Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) (LIS / LPPT) Lisbon, Portugal

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria