APH
Bowling Green
United States
7,993 km
4,967 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
7,993 km
4,967 mi / 4,316 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
49°
northeast

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APH SOF
Airport Name Mary Walker Lz Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code APH SOF
ICAO Code KAPH LBSF
City Bowling Green Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Sofia
Elevation 220 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 38.100000, -77.300000 42.700000, 23.410000

Bowling Green (APH) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mary Walker Lz Airport (APH) in Bowling Green, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 7,993 kilometers (4,967 miles / 4,316 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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.

This is an international route connecting United States with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:21 in Bowling Green, it's 13:21 in Sofia. With a 7-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 1,522 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Mary Walker Lz Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Bowling Green (APH) follows a heading of 306° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mary Walker Lz Airport (APH) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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