# Distance from Sofia (SOF) to Vieux Fort (UVF)

> 8,522 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,522 km / 5,295 mi / 4,601 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 276° (west)
- **Return heading**: 49° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Bulgaria) → Saint Lucia
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 05:54 in Sofia, it's 22:54 in Vieux Fort)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,728 ft (UVF is lower than SOF)

## Airports

### [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sofia, Bulgaria
- ICAO: LBSF
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Coordinates: 42.700000, 23.410000
- Elevation: 1,742 ft

### [Hewanorra International Airport (UVF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/uvf-vieux-fort-hewanorra-international-airport/1ef266df-e04d-6868-810e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia
- ICAO: TLPL
- Timezone: America/St_Lucia
- Coordinates: 13.730000, -60.950000
- Elevation: 14 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 05:54 in Sofia, it's 22:54 in Vieux Fort.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Hewanorra International Airport (UVF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/uvf-vieux-fort-hewanorra-international-airport/1ef266df-e04d-6868-810e-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)