Distance From Sofia Airport to Gagarin International Airport, SOF - GSV Distance

The distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Gagarin International Airport (GSV) is 1230 miles or 1978 kilometers or 1068 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 Saratov ( Russia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sofia and Saratov takes around 2 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria to Gagarin International Airport, Saratov, Russia is 2 hours 49 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 - GSV

Kilometers		1978 km
Statute Miles		1230 miles
Nautical Miles		1068 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 49 minutes

Sofia Airport to Gagarin International Airport Flight Route Map - SOF to GSV Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Sofia, Bulgaria and Saratov, Russia. .

Nonstop flight route between Sofia, Bulgaria and Saratov, Russia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SOF - GSV

Time difference between Sofia (Bulgaria) and Saratov (Russia) is 2 Hours.
Saratov time is 2 Hours ahead of Sofia.

Location	Local Time
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2026-01-29, 07:44:07 EET
Saratov (Russia)	2026-01-29, 09:44:07 +04

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

Gagarin International Airport (GSV / UWSG) Saratov, Russia