MSC
Mesa
United States
10,394 km
6,459 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,394 km
6,459 mi / 5,613 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Phoenix
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MSC SOF
Airport Name Falcon Field Sofia Airport
IATA Code MSC SOF
ICAO Code KFFZ LBSF
City Mesa Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Phoenix Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,394 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 33.460000, -111.730000 42.700000, 23.410000

Mesa (MSC) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Falcon Field (MSC) in Mesa, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,394 kilometers (6,459 miles / 5,613 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 12:32 in Mesa, it's 21:32 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 Mesa (MSC) 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 Falcon Field (MSC) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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