SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
9,694 km
6,024 miles
WPO
Paonia
United States
Distance
9,694 km
6,024 mi / 5,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SOF WPO
Airport Name Sofia Airport North Fork Valley Airport
IATA Code SOF WPO
ICAO Code LBSF K7V2
City Sofia Paonia
Country Bulgaria United States
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Denver
Elevation 1,742 ft 5,788 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 38.830000, -107.650000

Sofia (SOF) to Paonia (WPO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to North Fork Valley Airport (WPO) in Paonia, United States is 9,694 kilometers (6,024 miles / 5,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 17:08 in Sofia, it's 08:08 in Paonia. With a 9-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 4,046 feet between the two airports. North Fork Valley Airport sits higher than Sofia Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Paonia (WPO) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 34° (north 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 North Fork Valley Airport (WPO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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