BRO
Brownsville
United States
10,279 km
6,387 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,279 km
6,387 mi / 5,550 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
39°
northeast

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BRO SOF
Airport Name Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BRO SOF
ICAO Code KBRO LBSF
City Brownsville Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Sofia
Elevation 22 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 25.910000, -97.430000 42.700000, 23.410000

Brownsville (BRO) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) in Brownsville, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,279 kilometers (6,387 miles / 5,550 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 12:37 in Brownsville, it's 20:37 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 Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Brownsville (BRO) follows a heading of 309° (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 Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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