FPY
Perry
United States
9,023 km
5,607 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,023 km
5,607 mi / 4,872 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

FPY SOF
Airport Name Perry-Foley Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code FPY SOF
ICAO Code KFPY LBSF
City Perry Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Sofia
Elevation 44 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 30.070000, -83.580000 42.700000, 23.410000

Perry (FPY) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perry-Foley Airport (FPY) in Perry, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,023 kilometers (5,607 miles / 4,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 23:52 in Perry, it's 06:52 in Sofia. With a 7-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 1,698 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Perry-Foley Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Perry (FPY) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Perry-Foley Airport (FPY) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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