FFL
Fairfield
United States
8,674 km
5,390 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,674 km
5,390 mi / 4,683 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
43°
northeast

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FFL SOF
Airport Name Fairfield Municipal Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code FFL SOF
ICAO Code KFFL LBSF
City Fairfield Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Sofia
Elevation 801 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 41.060000, -91.980000 42.700000, 23.410000

Fairfield (FFL) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fairfield Municipal Airport (FFL) in Fairfield, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,674 kilometers (5,390 miles / 4,683 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 17:30 in Fairfield, it's 01:30 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 Fairfield (FFL) follows a heading of 316° (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 Fairfield Municipal Airport (FFL) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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