Flights Sofia → Manchester
SOF → MAN
How long is the flight from Sofia to Manchester?
The flight from Sofia (SOF) to Manchester (MAN) takes about 3h 12m. 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 operates from Sofia, where the airport opened in 1930, to Manchester, whose airport was inaugurated in 1934. The Manchester Airport serves over 23 million passengers annually and is serviced by an Airbus A319 aircraft on this particular route.
The Sofia (SOF) → Manchester (MAN) route is operated by easyJet. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.2/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Manchester the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Sofia the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Manchester: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Sofia (SOF) to Manchester (MAN) heads north-west for about 2,230 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 12m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Sofia the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Manchester it is 1.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| easyJet (U2) | 70% | 31 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating SOF-MAN
Frequently asked questions about SOF-MAN
The flight from Sofia (SOF) to Manchester (MAN) takes about 3h 12m. 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 1 airline: easyJet.
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The Sofia-Manchester route is about 2,230 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.
