HCA
Big Spring
United States
9,973 km
6,197 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,973 km
6,197 mi / 5,385 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
37°
northeast

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HCA SOF
Airport Name Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code HCA SOF
ICAO Code KBPG LBSF
City Big Spring Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Sofia
Elevation 2,573 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 32.210000, -101.520000 42.700000, 23.410000

Big Spring (HCA) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport (HCA) in Big Spring, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,973 kilometers (6,197 miles / 5,385 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 17:30 in Big Spring, 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 Big Spring (HCA) 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 Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport (HCA) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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