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Sofia Airport (SOF)
Sofia Airport is an international airport serving Sofia (Sofia City Province), Bulgaria. Its IATA code is SOF and its ICAO code is LBSF. It has one runway, 3,600 m long.
- IATASOF
- ICAOLBSF
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- SOF
- ICAO code
- LBSF
- City
- Sofia
- Region / province
- Sofia City Province
- Country / territory
- Bulgaria
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 42.6964° N, 23.4177° E
- Elevation
- 531 m (1,742 ft)
- Time zone
- Europe/Sofia (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,600 m (11,811 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3,600 m11,811 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
8,387 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h
Hanoi (HAN)
7,823 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 15 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
8,644 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 20 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 123.700 MHz |
| ATIS | 124.050 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Sofia Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Sofia through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Bulgaria
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plovdiv International Airport | PDV | 137 km |
| Burgas Airport | BOJ | 335 km |
| Varna Airport | VAR | 364 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Sofia Airport?
The IATA code of Sofia Airport is SOF and its ICAO code is LBSF. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Sofia Airport located?
Sofia Airport is in Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria, at coordinates 42.6964° N, 23.4177° E and an elevation of 531 m (1,742 ft).
How far is Sofia Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Sofia Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 8,644 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 7,823 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 8,387 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 11 h 20 min.
How long is the runway at Sofia Airport?
The longest runway at Sofia Airport is 3,600 m (11,811 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Sofia Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Sofia Airport (SOF) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.