SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,464 km
5,259 miles
TEK
Tatitlek
United States
Distance
8,464 km
5,259 mi / 4,570 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
355°
north

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SOF TEK
Airport Name Sofia Airport Tatitlek Airport
IATA Code SOF TEK
ICAO Code LBSF PAKA
City Sofia Tatitlek
Country Bulgaria United States
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Anchorage
Elevation 1,742 ft 62 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 60.870000, -146.690000

Sofia (SOF) to Tatitlek (TEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Tatitlek Airport (TEK) in Tatitlek, United States is 8,464 kilometers (5,259 miles / 4,570 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 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 00:59 in Sofia, it's 13:59 in Tatitlek. With a 11-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 1,680 feet between the two airports. Tatitlek Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Tatitlek (TEK) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 7° (north). 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 Tatitlek Airport (TEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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