The flight distance from Palm Beach County Park Airport (LNA) in West Palm Beach, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,047 kilometers (5,622 miles / 4,885 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 06:50 in West Palm Beach, it's 13:50 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 1,728 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Palm Beach County Park Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to West Palm Beach (LNA) follows a heading of 298° (west 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 Palm Beach County Park Airport (LNA) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.