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Flights between Sofia (SOF) and Moscow (SVO)

Sofia Airport, Bulgaria ↔ Sheremetyevo International Airport, Russia

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Distance
1,784 km
1,109 miles
Est. flight time
2h 44m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~1h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Bulgaria

Jan
4°
9/-1
40mm
Feb
6°
11/1
35mm
Mar
11°
16/6
40mm
Apr
17°
22/12
50mm
May
22°
27/17
70mm
Jun
26°
31/21
70mm
Jul
29°
34/24
55mm
Aug
29°
34/24
45mm
Sep
24°
29/19
40mm
Oct
17°
22/12
50mm
Nov
10°
15/5
55mm
Dec
5°
10/0
50mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Russia

Jan
-7°
-2/-12
50mm
Feb
-5°
0/-10
40mm
Mar
1°
6/-4
40mm
Apr
9°
14/4
45mm
May
17°
22/12
60mm
Jun
21°
26/16
75mm
Jul
23°
28/18
90mm
Aug
21°
26/16
75mm
Sep
15°
20/10
65mm
Oct
8°
13/3
60mm
Nov
1°
6/-4
55mm
Dec
-4°
1/-9
55mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Bulgaria: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗Russia: Advise against all travel (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Sofia from Moscow?

Sofia (SOF) and Moscow (SVO) are around 1,784 km (1,109 miles) apart — an estimated 2h 44m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Moscow?

Time difference ~ 1 hour (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Russia?

Across Russia, the warmest month on average is July, with mean temperatures around 23°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Bulgaria and Russia?

The UK FCDO currently rates Bulgaria as Normal precautions; The UK FCDO rates Russia as Advise against all travel. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.