ELA
Eagle Lake
United States
9,892 km
6,147 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,892 km
6,147 mi / 5,341 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
40°
northeast

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ELA SOF
Airport Name Eagle Lake Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code ELA SOF
ICAO Code KELA LBSF
City Eagle Lake Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Sofia
Elevation 184 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 29.600000, -96.320000 42.700000, 23.410000

Eagle Lake (ELA) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eagle Lake Airport (ELA) in Eagle Lake, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,892 kilometers (6,147 miles / 5,341 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 06:58 in Eagle Lake, it's 14:58 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 1,558 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Eagle Lake Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Eagle Lake (ELA) follows a heading of 311° (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 Eagle Lake Airport (ELA) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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