SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
10,661 km
6,624 miles
TOA
Torrance
United States
Distance
10,661 km
6,624 mi / 5,756 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
329°
north northwest

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SOF TOA
Airport Name Sofia Airport Zamperini Field
IATA Code SOF TOA
ICAO Code LBSF KTOA
City Sofia Torrance
Country Bulgaria United States
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,742 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 33.800000, -118.340000

Sofia (SOF) to Torrance (TOA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Zamperini Field (TOA) in Torrance, United States is 10,661 kilometers (6,624 miles / 5,756 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 16:57 in Sofia, it's 06:57 in Torrance. 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 1,639 feet between the two airports. Zamperini Field sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Torrance (TOA) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 27° (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 Zamperini Field (TOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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