SLX
Salt Cay
TC
8,779 km
5,455 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,779 km
5,455 mi / 4,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Grand_Turk
Heading
48°
northeast

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SLX SOF
Airport Name Salt Cay Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code SLX SOF
ICAO Code MBSY LBSF
City Salt Cay Sofia
Country TC Bulgaria
Timezone America/Grand_Turk Europe/Sofia
Elevation 3 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 21.330000, -71.200000 42.700000, 23.410000

Salt Cay (SLX) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Salt Cay Airport (SLX) in Salt Cay, TC to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,779 kilometers (5,455 miles / 4,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 TC 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 09:55 in Salt Cay, it's 16:55 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 1,739 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Salt Cay Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Salt Cay (SLX) follows a heading of 289° (west 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 Salt Cay Airport (SLX) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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