Distance From João Paulo II Airport to Sofia Airport, PDL - SOF Distance

The distance from João Paulo II Airport (PDL) to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 2577 miles or 4147 kilometers or 2238 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 Ponta Delgada ( Portugal ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ponta Delgada and Sofia takes around 5 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada, Portugal to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 5 hours 55 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 • PDL - SOF

Kilometers		4147 km
Statute Miles		2577 miles
Nautical Miles		2238 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 55 minutes

João Paulo II Airport to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - PDL to SOF Flight Path

Location of João Paulo II Airport & Sofia Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Ponta Delgada to Sofia nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Ponta Delgada, Portugal and Sofia, Bulgaria. .

Nonstop flight route between Ponta Delgada, Portugal and Sofia, Bulgaria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PDL - SOF

Time difference between Ponta Delgada (Portugal) and Sofia (Bulgaria) is 3 Hours.
Sofia time is 3 Hours ahead of Ponta Delgada.

Location	Local Time
Ponta Delgada (Portugal)	2026-06-14, 18:29:06 +00
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2026-06-14, 21:29:06 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

João Paulo II Airport (PDL / LPPD) Ponta Delgada, Portugal

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria