AQY
Girdwood
United States
8,468 km
5,262 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,468 km
5,262 mi / 4,572 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Anchorage
Heading
north

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AQY SOF
Airport Name Girdwood Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code AQY SOF
ICAO Code KAQY LBSF
City Girdwood Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Anchorage Europe/Sofia
Elevation 164 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 60.970000, -149.120000 42.700000, 23.410000

Girdwood (AQY) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Girdwood Airport (AQY) in Girdwood, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,468 kilometers (5,262 miles / 4,572 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 01:10 in Girdwood, it's 12:10 in Sofia. With a 11-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 1,578 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Girdwood Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Girdwood (AQY) follows a heading of 356° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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