# Distance from Sofia (SOF) to Wales (WAA)

> 7,930 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,930 km / 4,927 mi / 4,282 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 5° (north)
- **Return heading**: 351° (north)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Bulgaria) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -11h (When it's 01:51 in Sofia, it's 14:51 in Wales)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,716 ft (WAA 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

### [Wales Airport (WAA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/waa-wales-wales-airport/1ef266df-86dd-6fd0-a0e3-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Wales, United States
- ICAO: PAIW
- Timezone: America/Anchorage
- Coordinates: 65.620000, -168.090000
- Elevation: 26 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 01:51 in Sofia, it's 14:51 in Wales.
With a 11-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)
- [Wales Airport (WAA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/waa-wales-wales-airport/1ef266df-86dd-6fd0-a0e3-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)