KQA
Akutan
United States
9,213 km
5,725 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,213 km
5,725 mi / 4,975 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Nome
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

KQA SOF
Airport Name Akutan Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code KQA SOF
ICAO Code PAUT LBSF
City Akutan Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Nome Europe/Sofia
Elevation 129 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 54.140000, -165.600000 42.700000, 23.410000

Akutan (KQA) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akutan Airport (KQA) in Akutan, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,213 kilometers (5,725 miles / 4,975 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 09:37 in Akutan, it's 20:37 in Sofia. With a 11-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 1,613 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Akutan Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Akutan (KQA) follows a heading of 5° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Akutan Airport (KQA) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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