SLU
Castries
Saint Lucia
8,504 km
5,284 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,504 km
5,284 mi / 4,592 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/St_Lucia
Heading
49°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

SLU SOF
Airport Name George F. L. Charles Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code SLU SOF
ICAO Code TLPC LBSF
City Castries Sofia
Country Saint Lucia Bulgaria
Timezone America/St_Lucia Europe/Sofia
Elevation 22 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 14.020000, -60.990000 42.700000, 23.410000

Castries (SLU) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) in Castries, Saint Lucia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,504 kilometers (5,284 miles / 4,592 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Saint Lucia 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 23:44 in Castries, it's 06:44 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 1,720 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than George F. L. Charles Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Castries (SLU) follows a heading of 277° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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