BGQ
Big Lake
United States
8,409 km
5,225 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,409 km
5,225 mi / 4,541 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Anchorage
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

BGQ SOF
Airport Name Big Lake Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BGQ SOF
ICAO Code PAGQ LBSF
City Big Lake Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Anchorage Europe/Sofia
Elevation 162 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 61.530000, -149.810000 42.700000, 23.410000

Big Lake (BGQ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Big Lake Airport (BGQ) in Big Lake, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,409 kilometers (5,225 miles / 4,541 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 04:55 in Big Lake, it's 15:55 in Sofia. With a 11-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 1,580 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Big Lake Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Big Lake (BGQ) follows a heading of 357° (north). 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 Lake Airport (BGQ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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