AFW
Fort Worth
United States
9,660 km
6,002 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,660 km
6,002 mi / 5,216 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
39°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

AFW SOF
Airport Name Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code AFW SOF
ICAO Code KAFW LBSF
City Fort Worth Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Sofia
Elevation 723 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 33.000000, -97.300000 42.700000, 23.410000

Fort Worth (AFW) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW) in Fort Worth, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,660 kilometers (6,002 miles / 5,216 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 11:13 in Fort Worth, it's 19:13 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,019 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Fort Worth (AFW) follows a heading of 314° (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 Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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