SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,682 km
5,395 miles
TNU
Newton
United States
Distance
8,682 km
5,395 mi / 4,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
317°
northwest

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SOF TNU
Airport Name Sofia Airport Newton Municipal-Earl Johnson Field
IATA Code SOF TNU
ICAO Code LBSF KTNU
City Sofia Newton
Country Bulgaria United States
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Chicago
Elevation 1,742 ft 953 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 41.670000, -93.020000

Sofia (SOF) to Newton (TNU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Newton Municipal-Earl Johnson Field (TNU) in Newton, United States is 8,682 kilometers (5,395 miles / 4,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 14:23 in Sofia, it's 06:23 in Newton. 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 Newton (TNU) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 42° (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 Newton Municipal-Earl Johnson Field (TNU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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