DEC
Decatur
United States
8,592 km
5,339 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,592 km
5,339 mi / 4,639 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
44°
northeast

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DEC SOF
Airport Name Decatur Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code DEC SOF
ICAO Code KDEC LBSF
City Decatur Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Sofia
Elevation 682 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 39.830000, -88.870000 42.700000, 23.410000

Decatur (DEC) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Decatur Airport (DEC) in Decatur, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,592 kilometers (5,339 miles / 4,639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 00:16 in Decatur, it's 08:16 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 1,060 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Decatur Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Decatur (DEC) follows a heading of 313° (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 Decatur Airport (DEC) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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