DET
Detroit
United States
8,040 km
4,996 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,040 km
4,996 mi / 4,341 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Detroit
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DET SOF
Airport Name Coleman A Young Municipal Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code DET SOF
ICAO Code KDET LBSF
City Detroit Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Detroit Europe/Sofia
Elevation 626 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 42.410000, -83.010000 42.700000, 23.410000

Detroit (DET) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) in Detroit, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,040 kilometers (4,996 miles / 4,341 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 08:36 in Detroit, it's 15:36 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 1,116 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Coleman A Young Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Detroit (DET) follows a heading of 312° (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 Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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