OAJ
Jacksonville
United States
8,252 km
5,128 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,252 km
5,128 mi / 4,456 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
49°
northeast

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OAJ SOF
Airport Name Albert J Ellis Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code OAJ SOF
ICAO Code KOAJ LBSF
City Jacksonville Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Sofia
Elevation 93 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 34.830000, -77.610000 42.700000, 23.410000

Jacksonville (OAJ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ) in Jacksonville, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,252 kilometers (5,128 miles / 4,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 07:46 in Jacksonville, it's 14:46 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,649 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Albert J Ellis Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Jacksonville (OAJ) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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