HVS
Hartsville
United States
8,455 km
5,254 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,455 km
5,254 mi / 4,565 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

HVS SOF
Airport Name Hartsville Regional Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code HVS SOF
ICAO Code KHVS LBSF
City Hartsville Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Sofia
Elevation 364 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 34.400000, -80.120000 42.700000, 23.410000

Hartsville (HVS) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsville Regional Airport (HVS) in Hartsville, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,455 kilometers (5,254 miles / 4,565 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 11:03 in Hartsville, it's 18:03 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 1,379 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Hartsville Regional Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Hartsville (HVS) follows a heading of 304° (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 Hartsville Regional Airport (HVS) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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