JAN
Jackson
United States
9,274 km
5,763 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,274 km
5,763 mi / 5,007 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
43°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

JAN SOF
Airport Name Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code JAN SOF
ICAO Code KJAN LBSF
City Jackson Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Sofia
Elevation 346 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 32.310000, -90.080000 42.700000, 23.410000

Jackson (JAN) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) in Jackson, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,274 kilometers (5,763 miles / 5,007 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 06:11 in Jackson, it's 14:11 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,396 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Jackson (JAN) follows a heading of 309° (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 Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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