AVL
Asheville
United States
8,538 km
5,305 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,538 km
5,305 mi / 4,610 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
47°
northeast

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AVL SOF
Airport Name Asheville Regional Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code AVL SOF
ICAO Code KAVL LBSF
City Asheville Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Sofia
Elevation 2,164 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 35.440000, -82.540000 42.700000, 23.410000

Asheville (AVL) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) in Asheville, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,538 kilometers (5,305 miles / 4,610 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 04:04 in Asheville, it's 11:04 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.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Asheville (AVL) 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 Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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