SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,604 km
5,346 miles
TYS
Knoxville
United States
Distance
8,604 km
5,346 mi / 4,646 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
308°
northwest

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SOF TYS
Airport Name Sofia Airport Mc Ghee Tyson Airport
IATA Code SOF TYS
ICAO Code LBSF KTYS
City Sofia Knoxville
Country Bulgaria United States
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/New_York
Elevation 1,742 ft 986 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 35.810000, -83.990000

Sofia (SOF) to Knoxville (TYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Mc Ghee Tyson Airport (TYS) in Knoxville, United States is 8,604 kilometers (5,346 miles / 4,646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 16:38 in Sofia, it's 09:38 in Knoxville. 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.

The return flight from Knoxville (TYS) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 46° (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 Mc Ghee Tyson Airport (TYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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