NUQ
Mountain View
United States
10,446 km
6,491 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,446 km
6,491 mi / 5,640 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

NUQ SOF
Airport Name Moffett Federal Airfield Sofia Airport
IATA Code NUQ SOF
ICAO Code KNUQ LBSF
City Mountain View Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Sofia
Elevation 37 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 37.420000, -122.050000 42.700000, 23.410000

Mountain View (NUQ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) in Mountain View, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,446 kilometers (6,491 miles / 5,640 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 04:40 in Mountain View, it's 14:40 in Sofia. With a 10-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 1,705 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Moffett Federal Airfield.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Mountain View (NUQ) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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