CDW
Caldwell
United States
7,596 km
4,720 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
7,596 km
4,720 mi / 4,102 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
52°
northeast

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CDW SOF
Airport Name Essex County Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code CDW SOF
ICAO Code KCDW LBSF
City Caldwell Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Sofia
Elevation 172 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 40.880000, -74.280000 42.700000, 23.410000

Caldwell (CDW) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Essex County Airport (CDW) in Caldwell, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 7,596 kilometers (4,720 miles / 4,102 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 06:12 in Caldwell, it's 13:12 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 1,570 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Essex County Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Caldwell (CDW) 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 Essex County Airport (CDW) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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