Flights Sofia → London
SOF → LHR
How long is the flight from Sofia to London?
The flight from Sofia (SOF) to London (LHR) takes about 2h 58m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Sofia with London, operating with a mix of aircraft including Airbus A320, Airbus A319, and Embraer 190. The route serves one of the busiest airports in Europe, which handles over 83 million passengers annually.
The Sofia (SOF) → London (LHR) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Sofia the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to London: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Sofia (SOF) to London (LHR) heads north-west for about 2,041 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 58m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Sofia the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into London it is 1.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating SOF-LHR
Frequently asked questions about SOF-LHR
The flight from Sofia (SOF) to London (LHR) takes about 2h 58m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: American Airlines, British Airways.
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The Sofia-London route is about 2,041 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
