SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,947 km
5,559 miles
VLD
Valdosta
United States
Distance
8,947 km
5,559 mi / 4,831 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

SOF VLD
Airport Name Sofia Airport Valdosta Regional Airport
IATA Code SOF VLD
ICAO Code LBSF KVLD
City Sofia Valdosta
Country Bulgaria United States
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/New_York
Elevation 1,742 ft 203 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 30.780000, -83.280000

Sofia (SOF) to Valdosta (VLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Valdosta Regional Airport (VLD) in Valdosta, United States is 8,947 kilometers (5,559 miles / 4,831 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 01:30 in Sofia, it's 18:30 in Valdosta. 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 1,539 feet between the two airports. Valdosta Regional Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Valdosta (VLD) 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 Valdosta Regional Airport (VLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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