# Distance from Sofia (SOF) to Willow (WOW)

> 8,386 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,386 km / 5,211 mi / 4,528 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 357° (north)
- **Return heading**: 5° (north)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Bulgaria) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -11h (When it's 08:49 in Sofia, it's 21:49 in Willow)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,527 ft (WOW 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

### [Willow Airport (WOW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wow-willow-willow-airport/1ef266df-8864-6304-b4b9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Willow, United States
- ICAO: PAUO
- Timezone: America/Anchorage
- Coordinates: 61.750000, -150.050000
- Elevation: 215 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 08:49 in Sofia, it's 21:49 in Willow.
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)
- [Willow Airport (WOW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wow-willow-willow-airport/1ef266df-8864-6304-b4b9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)