ABI
Abilene
United States
9,850 km
6,120 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,850 km
6,120 mi / 5,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
38°
northeast

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ABI SOF
Airport Name Abilene Regional Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code ABI SOF
ICAO Code KABI LBSF
City Abilene Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,791 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 32.410000, -99.680000 42.700000, 23.410000

Abilene (ABI) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) in Abilene, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,850 kilometers (6,120 miles / 5,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:12 in Abilene, it's 16:12 in Sofia. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Abilene (ABI) follows a heading of 315° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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