SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,016 km
4,981 miles
TVC
Traverse City
United States
Distance
8,016 km
4,981 mi / 4,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SOF TVC
Airport Name Sofia Airport Cherry Capital Airport
IATA Code SOF TVC
ICAO Code LBSF KTVC
City Sofia Traverse City
Country Bulgaria United States
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/New_York
Elevation 1,742 ft 624 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 44.740000, -85.580000

Sofia (SOF) to Traverse City (TVC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) in Traverse City, United States is 8,016 kilometers (4,981 miles / 4,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 17:07 in Sofia, it's 10:07 in Traverse City. With a 7-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 1,118 feet between the two airports. Cherry Capital Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Traverse City (TVC) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 47° (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 Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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