AUK
Alakanuk
United States
8,275 km
5,142 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,275 km
5,142 mi / 4,468 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Anchorage
Heading
354°
north

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AUK SOF
Airport Name Alakanuk Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code AUK SOF
ICAO Code PAUK LBSF
City Alakanuk Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Anchorage Europe/Sofia
Elevation 22 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 62.680000, -164.720000 42.700000, 23.410000

Alakanuk (AUK) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alakanuk Airport (AUK) in Alakanuk, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,275 kilometers (5,142 miles / 4,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 15:54 in Alakanuk, it's 02:54 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 1,720 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Alakanuk Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Alakanuk (AUK) follows a heading of 4° (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 Alakanuk Airport (AUK) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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