JHW
Jamestown
United States
7,827 km
4,864 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
7,827 km
4,864 mi / 4,226 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
50°
northeast

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JHW SOF
Airport Name Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code JHW SOF
ICAO Code KJHW LBSF
City Jamestown Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,723 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 42.150000, -79.260000 42.700000, 23.410000

Jamestown (JHW) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport (JHW) in Jamestown, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 7,827 kilometers (4,864 miles / 4,226 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 07:30 in Jamestown, it's 14:30 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.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Jamestown (JHW) follows a heading of 310° (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 Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport (JHW) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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