PLR
Pell City
United States
8,927 km
5,547 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,927 km
5,547 mi / 4,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
45°
northeast

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PLR SOF
Airport Name St Clair County Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code PLR SOF
ICAO Code KPLR LBSF
City Pell City Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Sofia
Elevation 485 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 33.560000, -86.250000 42.700000, 23.410000

Pell City (PLR) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Clair County Airport (PLR) in Pell City, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,927 kilometers (5,547 miles / 4,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 17:30 in Pell City, it's 01:30 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,257 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than St Clair County Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Pell City (PLR) follows a heading of 307° (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 St Clair County Airport (PLR) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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