FXY
Forest City
United States
8,587 km
5,336 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,587 km
5,336 mi / 4,637 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
42°
northeast

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FXY SOF
Airport Name Forest City Municipal Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code FXY SOF
ICAO Code KFXY LBSF
City Forest City Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,229 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 43.230000, -93.620000 42.700000, 23.410000

Forest City (FXY) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Forest City Municipal Airport (FXY) in Forest City, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,587 kilometers (5,336 miles / 4,637 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 07:00 in Forest City, it's 15:00 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 Forest City (FXY) follows a heading of 318° (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 Forest City Municipal Airport (FXY) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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