JEF
Jefferson City
United States
8,886 km
5,522 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,886 km
5,522 mi / 4,798 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

JEF SOF
Airport Name Jefferson City Memorial Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code JEF SOF
ICAO Code KJEF LBSF
City Jefferson City Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Sofia
Elevation 549 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 38.590000, -92.160000 42.700000, 23.410000

Jefferson City (JEF) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jefferson City Memorial Airport (JEF) in Jefferson City, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,886 kilometers (5,522 miles / 4,798 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 12:01 in Jefferson City, it's 20:01 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 1,193 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Jefferson City Memorial Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Jefferson City (JEF) follows a heading of 314° (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 Jefferson City Memorial Airport (JEF) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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