LGA
New York
United States
7,576 km
4,708 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
7,576 km
4,708 mi / 4,091 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
52°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

LGA SOF
Airport Name Laguardia Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LGA SOF
ICAO Code KLGA LBSF
City New York Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Sofia
Elevation 21 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 40.780000, -73.870000 42.700000, 23.410000

New York (LGA) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Laguardia Airport (LGA) in New York, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 7,576 kilometers (4,708 miles / 4,091 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 08:04 in New York, it's 15:04 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,721 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Laguardia Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to New York (LGA) follows a heading of 306° (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 Laguardia Airport (LGA) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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