Distance From Lerwick / Tingwall Airport to Sofia Airport, LWK - SOF Distance

The distance from Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 1590 miles or 2559 kilometers or 1381 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 Lerwick ( United Kingdom ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lerwick and Sofia takes around 3 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lerwick / Tingwall Airport, Lerwick, United Kingdom to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 3 hours 39 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 • LWK - SOF

Kilometers		2559 km
Statute Miles		1590 miles
Nautical Miles		1381 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 39 minutes

Lerwick / Tingwall Airport to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - LWK to SOF Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lerwick, United Kingdom and Sofia, Bulgaria. .

Nonstop flight route between Lerwick, United Kingdom and Sofia, Bulgaria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LWK - SOF

Time difference between Lerwick (United Kingdom) and Sofia (Bulgaria) is 2 Hours.
Sofia time is 2 Hours ahead of Lerwick.

Location	Local Time
Lerwick (United Kingdom)	2026-09-18, 06:21:54 BST
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2026-09-18, 08:21:54 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

Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK / EGET) Lerwick, United Kingdom

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria