CSM
Burns Flat
United States
9,566 km
5,944 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,566 km
5,944 mi / 5,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
38°
northeast

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CSM SOF
Airport Name Clinton/Sherman Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code CSM SOF
ICAO Code KCSM LBSF
City Burns Flat Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,922 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 35.340000, -99.200000 42.700000, 23.410000

Burns Flat (CSM) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Clinton/Sherman Airport (CSM) in Burns Flat, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,566 kilometers (5,944 miles / 5,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 07:26 in Burns Flat, it's 15:26 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 Burns Flat (CSM) follows a heading of 316° (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 Clinton/Sherman Airport (CSM) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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