LHV
Lock Haven
United States
7,783 km
4,836 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
7,783 km
4,836 mi / 4,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
50°
northeast

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LHV SOF
Airport Name William T Piper Memorial Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LHV SOF
ICAO Code KLHV LBSF
City Lock Haven Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Sofia
Elevation 556 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 41.140000, -77.420000 42.700000, 23.410000

Lock Haven (LHV) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from William T Piper Memorial Airport (LHV) in Lock Haven, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 7,783 kilometers (4,836 miles / 4,202 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 23:21 in Lock Haven, it's 06:21 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 1,187 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than William T Piper Memorial Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Lock Haven (LHV) follows a heading of 308° (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 William T Piper Memorial Airport (LHV) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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