NIR
Beeville
United States
10,082 km
6,264 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,082 km
6,264 mi / 5,444 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
39°
northeast

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NIR SOF
Airport Name Chase Field Industrial Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code NIR SOF
ICAO Code KTX2 LBSF
City Beeville Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Sofia
Elevation 184 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 28.360000, -97.660000 42.700000, 23.410000

Beeville (NIR) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chase Field Industrial Airport (NIR) in Beeville, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,082 kilometers (6,264 miles / 5,444 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 12:01 in Beeville, it's 20:01 in Sofia. With a 8-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 1,558 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Chase Field Industrial Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Beeville (NIR) follows a heading of 311° (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 Chase Field Industrial Airport (NIR) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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