CFD
Bryan
United States
9,797 km
6,088 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,797 km
6,088 mi / 5,290 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
40°
northeast

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CFD SOF
Airport Name Coulter Field Sofia Airport
IATA Code CFD SOF
ICAO Code KCFD LBSF
City Bryan Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Sofia
Elevation 367 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 30.720000, -96.330000 42.700000, 23.410000

Bryan (CFD) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Coulter Field (CFD) in Bryan, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,797 kilometers (6,088 miles / 5,290 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 11:36 in Bryan, it's 19:36 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 1,375 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Coulter Field.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Bryan (CFD) follows a heading of 312° (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 Coulter Field (CFD) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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