BKL
Cleveland
United States
8,024 km
4,986 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,024 km
4,986 mi / 4,333 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
48°
northeast

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BKL SOF
Airport Name Burke Lakefront Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BKL SOF
ICAO Code KBKL LBSF
City Cleveland Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Sofia
Elevation 584 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 41.520000, -81.680000 42.700000, 23.410000

Cleveland (BKL) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL) in Cleveland, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,024 kilometers (4,986 miles / 4,333 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 22:38 in Cleveland, it's 05:38 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 1,159 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Burke Lakefront Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Cleveland (BKL) follows a heading of 311° (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 Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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