BBC
Bay City
United States
9,918 km
6,163 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,918 km
6,163 mi / 5,355 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BBC SOF
Airport Name Bay City Regional Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BBC SOF
ICAO Code KBYY LBSF
City Bay City Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Sofia
Elevation 45 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 28.970000, -95.860000 42.700000, 23.410000

Bay City (BBC) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bay City Regional Airport (BBC) in Bay City, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,918 kilometers (6,163 miles / 5,355 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 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 14:21 in Bay City, it's 22:21 in Sofia. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,697 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Bay City Regional Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Bay City (BBC) follows a heading of 310° (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 Bay City Regional Airport (BBC) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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