The flight distance from Cross City Airport (CTY) in Cross City, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,023 kilometers (5,607 miles / 4,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 04:17 in Cross City, it's 11:17 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 1,700 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Cross City Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Cross City (CTY) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Cross City Airport (CTY) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.