Distance From Sofia Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, SOF - TLV Distance

The distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) is 969 miles or 1560 kilometers or 842 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 Sofia ( Bulgaria ) to Tel Aviv ( Israel )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sofia and Tel Aviv takes around 2 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria to Ben Gurion International Airport, Tel Aviv, Israel is 2 hours 13 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 • SOF - TLV

Kilometers		1560 km
Statute Miles		969 miles
Nautical Miles		842 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 13 minutes

Sofia Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport Flight Route Map - SOF to TLV Flight Path

Location of Sofia Airport & Ben Gurion International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Sofia to Tel Aviv nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Sofia, Bulgaria and Tel Aviv, Israel.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SOF - TLV

Time difference between Sofia (Bulgaria) and Tel Aviv (Israel) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2025-12-14, 10:41:43 EET
Tel Aviv (Israel)	2025-12-14, 10:41:43 IST

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

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria

Destination

Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV / LLBG) Tel Aviv, Israel