FLG
Flagstaff
United States
10,232 km
6,358 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,232 km
6,358 mi / 5,525 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Phoenix
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

FLG SOF
Airport Name Flagstaff Pulliam Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code FLG SOF
ICAO Code KFLG LBSF
City Flagstaff Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Phoenix Europe/Sofia
Elevation 7,015 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 35.140000, -111.670000 42.700000, 23.410000

Flagstaff (FLG) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) in Flagstaff, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,232 kilometers (6,358 miles / 5,525 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 03:22 in Flagstaff, it's 12:22 in Sofia. With a 9-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 5,273 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Flagstaff Pulliam Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Flagstaff (FLG) follows a heading of 325° (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 Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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