LUF
Glendale
United States
10,419 km
6,474 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,419 km
6,474 mi / 5,626 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Phoenix
Heading
31°
north northeast

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LUF SOF
Airport Name Luke Afb Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LUF SOF
ICAO Code KLUF LBSF
City Glendale Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Phoenix Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,084 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 33.530000, -112.380000 42.700000, 23.410000

Glendale (LUF) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luke Afb Airport (LUF) in Glendale, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,419 kilometers (6,474 miles / 5,626 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 13:41 in Glendale, it's 22:41 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.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Glendale (LUF) follows a heading of 324° (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 Luke Afb Airport (LUF) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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