SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
10,483 km
6,514 miles
TUS
Tucson
United States
Distance
10,483 km
6,514 mi / 5,660 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SOF TUS
Airport Name Sofia Airport Tucson International Airport
IATA Code SOF TUS
ICAO Code LBSF KTUS
City Sofia Tucson
Country Bulgaria United States
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Phoenix
Elevation 1,742 ft 2,643 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 32.120000, -110.940000

Sofia (SOF) to Tucson (TUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Tucson International Airport (TUS) in Tucson, United States is 10,483 kilometers (6,514 miles / 5,660 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 22:41 in Sofia, it's 13:41 in Tucson. With a 9-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 Tucson (TUS) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 32° (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 Tucson International Airport (TUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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