LZU
Lawrenceville
United States
8,744 km
5,433 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,744 km
5,433 mi / 4,721 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
46°
northeast

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LZU SOF
Airport Name Gwinnett County/Briscoe Field Sofia Airport
IATA Code LZU SOF
ICAO Code KLZU LBSF
City Lawrenceville Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,062 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 33.980000, -83.960000 42.700000, 23.410000

Lawrenceville (LZU) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gwinnett County/Briscoe Field (LZU) in Lawrenceville, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,744 kilometers (5,433 miles / 4,721 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 08:53 in Lawrenceville, it's 15:53 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.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Lawrenceville (LZU) 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 Gwinnett County/Briscoe Field (LZU) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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