KTN
Ketchikan
United States
8,862 km
5,507 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,862 km
5,507 mi / 4,785 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Anchorage
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTN SOF
Airport Name Ketchikan International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code KTN SOF
ICAO Code PAKT LBSF
City Ketchikan Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Anchorage Europe/Sofia
Elevation 92 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 55.350000, -131.710000 42.700000, 23.410000

Ketchikan (KTN) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) in Ketchikan, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,862 kilometers (5,507 miles / 4,785 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 06:07 in Ketchikan, it's 17:07 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 1,650 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Ketchikan International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Ketchikan (KTN) follows a heading of 346° (north 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 Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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