BUR
Burbank
United States
10,622 km
6,600 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,622 km
6,600 mi / 5,735 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
27°
north northeast

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BUR SOF
Airport Name Bob Hope Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BUR SOF
ICAO Code KBUR LBSF
City Burbank Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Sofia
Elevation 778 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 34.200000, -118.360000 42.700000, 23.410000

Burbank (BUR) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bob Hope Airport (BUR) in Burbank, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,622 kilometers (6,600 miles / 5,735 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 05:15 in Burbank, it's 15:15 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.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Burbank (BUR) follows a heading of 329° (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 Bob Hope Airport (BUR) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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