# Distance from Sofia (SOF) to Spanish Town (VIJ)

> 8,458 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,458 km / 5,255 mi / 4,567 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 282° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 49° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Bulgaria) → VG
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 01:37 in Sofia, it's 18:37 in Spanish Town)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,733 ft (VIJ 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

### [Virgin Gorda Airport (VIJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vij-spanish-town-virgin-gorda-airport/1ef266df-e281-640e-b3c9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Spanish Town, VG
- ICAO: TUPW
- Timezone: America/Tortola
- Coordinates: 18.450000, -64.430000
- Elevation: 9 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 01:37 in Sofia, it's 18:37 in Spanish Town.
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)
- [Virgin Gorda Airport (VIJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vij-spanish-town-virgin-gorda-airport/1ef266df-e281-640e-b3c9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)