PMD
Palmdale
United States
10,568 km
6,566 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,568 km
6,566 mi / 5,706 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
27°
north northeast

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PMD SOF
Airport Name Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code PMD SOF
ICAO Code KPMD LBSF
City Palmdale Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Sofia
Elevation 2,543 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 34.630000, -118.080000 42.700000, 23.410000

Palmdale (PMD) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport (PMD) in Palmdale, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,568 kilometers (6,566 miles / 5,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 06:12 in Palmdale, it's 16:12 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.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Palmdale (PMD) follows a heading of 329° (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 Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport (PMD) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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