Distance From RAF Lakenheath to Sofia Airport, LKZ - SOF Distance

The distance from RAF Lakenheath (LKZ) to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 1251 miles or 2014 kilometers or 1087 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 Lakenheath ( United Kingdom ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lakenheath and Sofia takes around 2 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from RAF Lakenheath, Lakenheath, United Kingdom to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 2 hours 52 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 • LKZ - SOF

Kilometers		2014 km
Statute Miles		1251 miles
Nautical Miles		1087 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 52 minutes

RAF Lakenheath to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - LKZ to SOF Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • LKZ - SOF

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

Location	Local Time
Lakenheath (United Kingdom)	2025-12-15, 01:08:14 GMT
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2025-12-15, 03:08:14 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

RAF Lakenheath (LKZ / EGUL) Lakenheath, United Kingdom

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria