Sofia to Würzburg flights
Würzburg lies 1,293 km (803 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 24 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 | Würzburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bulgaria | Germany |
| Population | 1.2 million | 133,731 |
| Elevation | 562 m (1,844 ft) | 204 m (669 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | SOF, 8 km out | NUE, 88 km out |
Clocks in Würzburg are 1 h behind Sofia right now, so a 2 h 24 min journey lands only 1 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Würzburg
Crossing from Bulgaria into Germany: money changes from the Lev to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
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 Würzburg
Würzburg is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Nuremberg Airport (NUE), 88 km (55 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,858 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuremberg Airport | NUE | 88 km (55 mi) | 8,858 ft | 1,046 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Würzburg from Sofia?
1,293 km (803 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Sofia.
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Würzburg by air?
About 2 h 24 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 Würzburg?
Würzburg is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Berlin against Europe/Sofia).
Which airports are used for Sofia to Würzburg flights?
Typically Sofia Airport (SOF) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE).
What currency do I need in Würzburg?
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.