CKN
Crookston
United States
8,359 km
5,194 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,359 km
5,194 mi / 4,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
41°
northeast

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CKN SOF
Airport Name Crookston Municipal/Kirkwood Field Sofia Airport
IATA Code CKN SOF
ICAO Code KCKN LBSF
City Crookston Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Sofia
Elevation 900 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 47.840000, -96.620000 42.700000, 23.410000

Crookston (CKN) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Crookston Municipal/Kirkwood Field (CKN) in Crookston, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,359 kilometers (5,194 miles / 4,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 06:46 in Crookston, it's 14:46 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.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Crookston (CKN) follows a heading of 323° (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 Crookston Municipal/Kirkwood Field (CKN) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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