Sofia to Souk Ahras flights
Souk Ahras lies 1,496 km (930 mi) south-west of Sofia, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 40 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.
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| Sofia | Souk Ahras | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bulgaria | Algeria |
| Population | 1.2 million | 153,479 |
| Elevation | 562 m (1,844 ft) | 697 m (2,287 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) | UTC+1 (Africa/Algiers) |
| Nearest large airport | SOF, 8 km out | AAE, 61 km out |
Clocks in Souk Ahras are 2 h behind Sofia right now, so a 2 h 40 min journey lands only 40 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Souk Ahras
Crossing from Bulgaria into Algeria: money changes from the Lev to the Dinar (DZD); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type E; the dialling code becomes +213; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648803 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
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 Souk Ahras
Souk Ahras is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport (AAE), 61 km (38 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport (TEE, 96 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport | AAE | 61 km (38 mi) | 9,843 ft | 16 ft |
| Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport (regional) | TEE | 96 km (60 mi) | 9,843 ft | 2,661 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Souk Ahras from Sofia?
1,496 km (930 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Sofia.
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Souk Ahras by air?
About 2 h 40 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 Souk Ahras?
Souk Ahras is 2 h behind at the moment (Africa/Algiers against Europe/Sofia).
Which airports are used for Sofia to Souk Ahras flights?
Typically Sofia Airport (SOF) to Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport (AAE); Souk Ahras also has TEE.
What currency do I need in Souk Ahras?
The Dinar (DZD).
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.