HYR
Hayward
United States
8,242 km
5,121 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,242 km
5,121 mi / 4,450 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
44°
northeast

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HYR SOF
Airport Name Sawyer County Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code HYR SOF
ICAO Code KHYR LBSF
City Hayward Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,216 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 46.030000, -91.440000 42.700000, 23.410000

Hayward (HYR) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sawyer County Airport (HYR) in Hayward, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,242 kilometers (5,121 miles / 4,450 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 05:56 in Hayward, it's 13:56 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 Hayward (HYR) follows a heading of 319° (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 Sawyer County Airport (HYR) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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