FCH
Fresno
United States
10,432 km
6,482 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,432 km
6,482 mi / 5,633 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

FCH SOF
Airport Name Fresno Chandler Executive Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code FCH SOF
ICAO Code KFCH LBSF
City Fresno Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Sofia
Elevation 280 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 36.700000, -119.800000 42.700000, 23.410000

Fresno (FCH) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fresno Chandler Executive Airport (FCH) in Fresno, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,432 kilometers (6,482 miles / 5,633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 07:49 in Fresno, it's 17:49 in Sofia. With a 10-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 1,462 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Fresno Chandler Executive Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Fresno (FCH) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Fresno Chandler Executive Airport (FCH) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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