SMD
Fort Wayne
United States
8,266 km
5,136 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,266 km
5,136 mi / 4,463 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
46°
northeast

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SMD SOF
Airport Name Smith Field Sofia Airport
IATA Code SMD SOF
ICAO Code KSMD LBSF
City Fort Wayne Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Sofia
Elevation 836 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 41.140000, -85.150000 42.700000, 23.410000

Fort Wayne (SMD) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Smith Field (SMD) in Fort Wayne, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,266 kilometers (5,136 miles / 4,463 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 11:53 in Fort Wayne, it's 18:53 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.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Fort Wayne (SMD) follows a heading of 312° (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 Smith Field (SMD) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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