BWI
Baltimore
United States
7,874 km
4,892 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
7,874 km
4,892 mi / 4,251 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
50°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

BWI SOF
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BWI SOF
ICAO Code KBWI LBSF
City Baltimore Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Sofia
Elevation 143 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 42.700000, 23.410000

Baltimore (BWI) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 7,874 kilometers (4,892 miles / 4,251 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 05:27 in Baltimore, it's 12:27 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 1,599 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 306° (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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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