EAU
Eau Claire
United States
8,337 km
5,180 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,337 km
5,180 mi / 4,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
44°
northeast

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EAU SOF
Airport Name Chippewa Valley Regional Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code EAU SOF
ICAO Code KEAU LBSF
City Eau Claire Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Sofia
Elevation 913 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 44.870000, -91.480000 42.700000, 23.410000

Eau Claire (EAU) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) in Eau Claire, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,337 kilometers (5,180 miles / 4,502 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 14:41 in Eau Claire, it's 22:41 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 Eau Claire (EAU) follows a heading of 318° (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 Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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