SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
9,042 km
5,618 miles
TCL
Tuscaloosa
United States
Distance
9,042 km
5,618 mi / 4,882 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SOF TCL
Airport Name Sofia Airport Tuscaloosa Ntl Airport
IATA Code SOF TCL
ICAO Code LBSF KTCL
City Sofia Tuscaloosa
Country Bulgaria United States
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Chicago
Elevation 1,742 ft 170 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 33.220000, -87.610000

Sofia (SOF) to Tuscaloosa (TCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Tuscaloosa Ntl Airport (TCL) in Tuscaloosa, United States is 9,042 kilometers (5,618 miles / 4,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 17:20 in Sofia, it's 09:20 in Tuscaloosa. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,572 feet between the two airports. Tuscaloosa Ntl Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Tuscaloosa (TCL) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 44° (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 Tuscaloosa Ntl Airport (TCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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