SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,965 km
5,570 miles
TYM
Staniel Cay Airport
Bahamas
Distance
8,965 km
5,570 mi / 4,841 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
294°
west northwest

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SOF TYM
Airport Name Sofia Airport Staniel Cay Airport
IATA Code SOF TYM
ICAO Code LBSF MYES
City Sofia N/A
Country Bulgaria Bahamas
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Nassau
Elevation 1,742 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 24.170000, -76.440000

Sofia (SOF) to Staniel Cay Airport (TYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Staniel Cay Airport (TYM) in Staniel Cay Airport, Bahamas is 8,965 kilometers (5,570 miles / 4,841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Bahamas. 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 22:39 in Sofia, it's 15:39 in Staniel Cay Airport. 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 1,737 feet between the two airports. Staniel Cay Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Staniel Cay Airport (TYM) 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 Staniel Cay Airport (TYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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