BGD
Borger
United States
9,656 km
6,000 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,656 km
6,000 mi / 5,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
37°
northeast

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BGD SOF
Airport Name Hutchinson County Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BGD SOF
ICAO Code KBGD LBSF
City Borger Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Sofia
Elevation 3,055 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 35.700000, -101.390000 42.700000, 23.410000

Borger (BGD) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hutchinson County Airport (BGD) in Borger, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,656 kilometers (6,000 miles / 5,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 13:52 in Borger, it's 21:52 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 1,313 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Hutchinson County Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Borger (BGD) follows a heading of 318° (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 Hutchinson County Airport (BGD) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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