NLE
Niles
United States
8,277 km
5,143 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,277 km
5,143 mi / 4,469 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Detroit
Heading
46°
northeast

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NLE SOF
Airport Name Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code NLE SOF
ICAO Code K3TR LBSF
City Niles Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Detroit Europe/Sofia
Elevation 750 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 41.840000, -86.230000 42.700000, 23.410000

Niles (NLE) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport (NLE) in Niles, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,277 kilometers (5,143 miles / 4,469 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 18:43 in Niles, it's 01:43 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 Niles (NLE) follows a heading of 313° (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 Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport (NLE) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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