Sofia to Winterthur flights
Winterthur lies 1,262 km (784 mi) north-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 2 h 22 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 | Winterthur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bulgaria | Switzerland |
| Population | 1.2 million | 111,840 |
| Elevation | 562 m (1,844 ft) | 441 m (1,447 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) | UTC+2 (Europe/Zurich) |
| Nearest large airport | SOF, 8 km out | ZRH, 14 km out |
Clocks in Winterthur are 1 h behind Sofia right now, so a 2 h 22 min journey lands only 1 h 22 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Winterthur
Crossing from Bulgaria into Switzerland: money changes from the Lev to the Franc (CHF); sockets are Euro, SN 441011; the dialling code becomes +41; 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 Winterthur
Winterthur is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Zürich Airport (ZRH), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 12,139-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH, 62 km), EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL, 91 km), Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH, 63 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zürich Airport | ZRH | 14 km (9 mi) | 12,139 ft | 1,417 ft |
| Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen | FDH | 62 km (39 mi) | 7,729 ft | 1,367 ft |
| EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg | BSL | 91 km (57 mi) | 12,795 ft | 885 ft |
| Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport (regional) | ACH | 63 km (39 mi) | 4,774 ft | 1,306 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Winterthur from Sofia?
1,262 km (784 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Sofia.
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Winterthur by air?
About 2 h 22 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 Winterthur?
Winterthur is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Zurich against Europe/Sofia).
Which airports are used for Sofia to Winterthur flights?
Typically Sofia Airport (SOF) to Zürich Airport (ZRH); Winterthur also has FDH, BSL, ACH.
What currency do I need in Winterthur?
The Franc (CHF).
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.