# Distance from Sofia (SOF) to Van Nuys (VNY)

> 10,626 km · estimated flight time 14h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,626 km / 6,603 mi / 5,738 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 14h
- **Heading**: 329° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 27° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Bulgaria) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -10h (When it's 07:37 in Sofia, it's 21:37 in Van Nuys)
- **Elevation difference**: 940 ft (VNY 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

### [Van Nuys Airport (VNY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vny-van-nuys-van-nuys-airport/1ef266df-3ec9-6d66-b75c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Van Nuys, United States
- ICAO: KVNY
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates: 34.210000, -118.490000
- Elevation: 802 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 07:37 in Sofia, it's 21:37 in Van Nuys.
With a 10-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)
- [Van Nuys Airport (VNY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vny-van-nuys-van-nuys-airport/1ef266df-3ec9-6d66-b75c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)