CXY
Cat Cay
Bahamas
9,064 km
5,632 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,064 km
5,632 mi / 4,894 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Nassau
Heading
46°
northeast

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CXY SOF
Airport Name Cat Cay Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code CXY SOF
ICAO Code MYCC LBSF
City Cat Cay Sofia
Country Bahamas Bulgaria
Timezone America/Nassau Europe/Sofia
Elevation 0 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 25.600000, -79.270000 42.700000, 23.410000

Cat Cay (CXY) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cat Cay Airport (CXY) in Cat Cay, Bahamas to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,064 kilometers (5,632 miles / 4,894 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Bahamas 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 05:04 in Cat Cay, it's 12:04 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 1,742 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Cat Cay Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Cat Cay (CXY) follows a heading of 297° (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 Cat Cay Airport (CXY) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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