BGK
Big Creek
Belize
10,448 km
6,492 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,448 km
6,492 mi / 5,641 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Belize
Heading
43°
northeast

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BGK SOF
Airport Name Big Creek Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BGK SOF
ICAO Code MZBG LBSF
City Big Creek Sofia
Country Belize Bulgaria
Timezone America/Belize Europe/Sofia
Elevation 22 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 16.520000, -88.410000 42.700000, 23.410000

Big Creek (BGK) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Big Creek Airport (BGK) in Big Creek, Belize to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,448 kilometers (6,492 miles / 5,641 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Belize 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 05:15 in Big Creek, it's 13:15 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 1,720 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Big Creek Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Big Creek (BGK) follows a heading of 297° (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 Big Creek Airport (BGK) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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