BLU
Emigrant Gap
United States
10,210 km
6,344 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,210 km
6,344 mi / 5,513 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
26°
north northeast

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BLU SOF
Airport Name Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BLU SOF
ICAO Code KBLU LBSF
City Emigrant Gap Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Sofia
Elevation 5,284 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 39.270000, -120.710000 42.700000, 23.410000

Emigrant Gap (BLU) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport (BLU) in Emigrant Gap, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,210 kilometers (6,344 miles / 5,513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 05:36 in Emigrant Gap, it's 15:36 in Sofia. With a 10-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 3,542 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Emigrant Gap (BLU) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport (BLU) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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