The flight distance from Whidbey Island Nas (Ault Field) Airport (NUW) in Oak Harbor, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,360 kilometers (5,816 miles / 5,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 14:35 in Oak Harbor, it's 00:35 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 1,695 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Whidbey Island Nas (Ault Field) Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Oak Harbor (NUW) follows a heading of 338° (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 Whidbey Island Nas (Ault Field) Airport (NUW) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.