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Flights Sofia → London

SOF → LHR

13.2
Average risk (Low)
2
Airlines

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.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~2,041 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €400 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Sofia (SOF) → London (LHR) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.2/100 (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 0.8 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 0.8 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into London it is 1.8 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
2h behind
Arrival (dest. local time)
15:58
Elevation LHR
83 ft
Typical aircraft
Airbus A320, Airbus A319
Est. CO₂/passenger
~204 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
British Airways (BA) 77% 17 min 2.4%
American Airlines (AA) 74% 16 min 3.0%

Frequently asked questions about SOF-LHR

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.