OJC
Olathe
United States
9,016 km
5,602 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,016 km
5,602 mi / 4,868 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
41°
northeast

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OJC SOF
Airport Name Johnson County Executive Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code OJC SOF
ICAO Code KOJC LBSF
City Olathe Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,096 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 38.800000, -94.700000 42.700000, 23.410000

Olathe (OJC) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC) in Olathe, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,016 kilometers (5,602 miles / 4,868 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 14:42 in Olathe, it's 22:42 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.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Olathe (OJC) follows a heading of 316° (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 Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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