BAD
Bossier City
United States
9,483 km
5,892 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,483 km
5,892 mi / 5,120 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BAD SOF
Airport Name Barksdale Afb Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BAD SOF
ICAO Code KBAD LBSF
City Bossier City Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Sofia
Elevation 165 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 32.500000, -93.660000 42.700000, 23.410000

Bossier City (BAD) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barksdale Afb Airport (BAD) in Bossier City, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,483 kilometers (5,892 miles / 5,120 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 07:15 in Bossier City, it's 15:15 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 1,577 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Barksdale Afb Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Bossier City (BAD) follows a heading of 311° (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 Barksdale Afb Airport (BAD) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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