SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
9,994 km
6,210 miles
VCT
Victoria
United States
Distance
9,994 km
6,210 mi / 5,396 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
311°
northwest

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SOF VCT
Airport Name Sofia Airport Victoria Regional Airport
IATA Code SOF VCT
ICAO Code LBSF KVCT
City Sofia Victoria
Country Bulgaria United States
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Chicago
Elevation 1,742 ft 115 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 28.850000, -96.920000

Sofia (SOF) to Victoria (VCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Victoria Regional Airport (VCT) in Victoria, United States is 9,994 kilometers (6,210 miles / 5,396 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 18:46 in Sofia, it's 10:46 in Victoria. With a 8-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 1,627 feet between the two airports. Victoria Regional Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Victoria (VCT) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 39° (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 Victoria Regional Airport (VCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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