Distance From Maku National Airport to Sofia Airport, IMQ - SOF Distance

The distance from Maku National Airport (IMQ) to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 1118 miles or 1798 kilometers or 971 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 Showt ( Iran ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Showt and Sofia takes around 2 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Maku National Airport, Showt, Iran to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 2 hours 34 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 • IMQ - SOF

Kilometers		1798 km
Statute Miles		1118 miles
Nautical Miles		971 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 34 minutes

Maku National Airport to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - IMQ to SOF Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Showt, Iran and Sofia, Bulgaria. .

Nonstop flight route between Showt, Iran and Sofia, Bulgaria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • IMQ - SOF

Time difference between Showt (Iran) and Sofia (Bulgaria) is 0 Hours 30 Minutes.
Sofia time is 0 Hours 30 Minutes behind Showt.

Location	Local Time
Showt (Iran)	2026-06-16, 16:03:33 +0330
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2026-06-16, 15:33:33 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

Maku National Airport (IMQ / OITU) Showt, Iran

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria