Sofia to Pescara flights
Pescara lies 747 km (464 mi) west of Sofia, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 42 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Sofia | Pescara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bulgaria | Italy |
| Population | 1.2 million | 119,554 |
| Elevation | 562 m (1,844 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Nearest large airport | SOF, 8 km out | PSR, 3 km out |
Clocks in Pescara are 1 h behind Sofia right now, so a 1 h 42 min journey lands only 42 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Pescara
Crossing from Bulgaria into Italy: money changes from the Lev to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Airports at each end
Leaving Sofia
Sofia is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sofia Airport (SOF), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Pescara
Pescara is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Abruzzo Airport (PSR), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,933 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abruzzo Airport | PSR | 3 km (2 mi) | 7,933 ft | 48 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Pescara from Sofia?
747 km (464 mi) in a straight line, west of Sofia.
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Pescara by air?
About 1 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sofia and Pescara?
Pescara is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Rome against Europe/Sofia).
Which airports are used for Sofia to Pescara flights?
Typically Sofia Airport (SOF) to Abruzzo Airport (PSR).
What currency do I need in Pescara?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.