SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
9,668 km
6,007 miles
WIB
Vernon
United States
Distance
9,668 km
6,007 mi / 5,220 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
316°
northwest

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SOF WIB
Airport Name Sofia Airport Wilbarger County Airport
IATA Code SOF WIB
ICAO Code LBSF KF05
City Sofia Vernon
Country Bulgaria United States
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Chicago
Elevation 1,742 ft 1,265 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 34.230000, -99.280000

Sofia (SOF) to Vernon (WIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Wilbarger County Airport (WIB) in Vernon, United States is 9,668 kilometers (6,007 miles / 5,220 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 07:36 in Sofia, it's 23:36 in Vernon. 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.

The return flight from Vernon (WIB) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 38° (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 Wilbarger County Airport (WIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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