BFT
Beaufort
United States
8,639 km
5,368 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,639 km
5,368 mi / 4,665 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
47°
northeast

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BFT SOF
Airport Name Beaufort Executive Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BFT SOF
ICAO Code KARW LBSF
City Beaufort Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Sofia
Elevation 9 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 32.400000, -80.600000 42.700000, 23.410000

Beaufort (BFT) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beaufort Executive Airport (BFT) in Beaufort, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,639 kilometers (5,368 miles / 4,665 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 13:23 in Beaufort, it's 20:23 in Sofia. With a 7-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 1,733 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Beaufort Executive Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Beaufort (BFT) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Beaufort Executive Airport (BFT) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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