BBD
Brady
United States
9,937 km
6,174 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,937 km
6,174 mi / 5,365 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
38°
northeast

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BBD SOF
Airport Name Curtis Field Sofia Airport
IATA Code BBD SOF
ICAO Code KBBD LBSF
City Brady Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,827 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 31.180000, -99.320000 42.700000, 23.410000

Brady (BBD) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Curtis Field (BBD) in Brady, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,937 kilometers (6,174 miles / 5,365 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 09:15 in Brady, it's 17:15 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.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Brady (BBD) 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 Curtis Field (BBD) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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