LAA
Lamar
United States
9,515 km
5,912 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,515 km
5,912 mi / 5,138 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
37°
northeast

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LAA SOF
Airport Name Southeast Colorado Regional Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LAA SOF
ICAO Code KLAA LBSF
City Lamar Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Denver Europe/Sofia
Elevation 3,706 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 38.070000, -102.690000 42.700000, 23.410000

Lamar (LAA) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Southeast Colorado Regional Airport (LAA) in Lamar, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,515 kilometers (5,912 miles / 5,138 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 02:42 in Lamar, it's 11:42 in Sofia. With a 9-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 1,964 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Southeast Colorado Regional Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Lamar (LAA) follows a heading of 320° (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 Southeast Colorado Regional Airport (LAA) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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