AMW
Ames
United States
8,689 km
5,399 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,689 km
5,399 mi / 4,692 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AMW SOF
Airport Name Ames Municipal Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code AMW SOF
ICAO Code KAMW LBSF
City Ames Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Sofia
Elevation 956 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 41.990000, -93.620000 42.700000, 23.410000

Ames (AMW) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) in Ames, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,689 kilometers (5,399 miles / 4,692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 07:53 in Ames, it's 15:53 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 Ames (AMW) follows a heading of 317° (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 Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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