PNE
Philadelphia
United States
7,700 km
4,785 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
7,700 km
4,785 mi / 4,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
51°
northeast

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PNE SOF
Airport Name Northeast Philadelphia Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code PNE SOF
ICAO Code KPNE LBSF
City Philadelphia Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Sofia
Elevation 120 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, -75.010000 42.700000, 23.410000

Philadelphia (PNE) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) in Philadelphia, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 7,700 kilometers (4,785 miles / 4,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 00:35 in Philadelphia, it's 07:35 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 1,622 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Northeast Philadelphia Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Philadelphia (PNE) follows a heading of 306° (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 Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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