PTA
Port Alsworth
United States
8,571 km
5,326 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,571 km
5,326 mi / 4,628 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Anchorage
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

PTA SOF
Airport Name Port Alsworth Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code PTA SOF
ICAO Code KTPO LBSF
City Port Alsworth Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Anchorage Europe/Sofia
Elevation 280 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 60.200000, -154.320000 42.700000, 23.410000

Port Alsworth (PTA) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Alsworth Airport (PTA) in Port Alsworth, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,571 kilometers (5,326 miles / 4,628 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 05:00 in Port Alsworth, it's 16:00 in Sofia. With a 11-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 1,462 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Port Alsworth Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Port Alsworth (PTA) follows a heading of 359° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Alsworth Airport (PTA) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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