SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
9,202 km
5,718 miles
SPZ
Springdale
United States
Distance
9,202 km
5,718 mi / 4,969 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
314°
northwest

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SOF SPZ
Airport Name Sofia Airport Springdale Municipal Airport
IATA Code SOF SPZ
ICAO Code LBSF KASG
City Sofia Springdale
Country Bulgaria United States
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Chicago
Elevation 1,742 ft 1,353 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 36.180000, -94.120000

Sofia (SOF) to Springdale (SPZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Springdale Municipal Airport (SPZ) in Springdale, United States is 9,202 kilometers (5,718 miles / 4,969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Bulgaria with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:42 in Sofia, it's 03:42 in Springdale. With a 8-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 Springdale (SPZ) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 41° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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