SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
10,654 km
6,620 miles
SQA
Santa Ynez
United States
Distance
10,654 km
6,620 mi / 5,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SOF SQA
Airport Name Sofia Airport Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field
IATA Code SOF SQA
ICAO Code LBSF KIZA
City Sofia Santa Ynez
Country Bulgaria United States
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,742 ft 674 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 34.600000, -120.100000

Sofia (SOF) to Santa Ynez (SQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field (SQA) in Santa Ynez, United States is 10,654 kilometers (6,620 miles / 5,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 17:09 in Sofia, it's 07:09 in Santa Ynez. With a 10-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 1,068 feet between the two airports. Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Santa Ynez (SQA) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 26° (north 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 Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field (SQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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