BIE
Beatrice
United States
9,003 km
5,594 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,003 km
5,594 mi / 4,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
40°
northeast

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BIE SOF
Airport Name Beatrice Municipal Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BIE SOF
ICAO Code KBIE LBSF
City Beatrice Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,324 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 40.300000, -96.750000 42.700000, 23.410000

Beatrice (BIE) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beatrice Municipal Airport (BIE) in Beatrice, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,003 kilometers (5,594 miles / 4,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 16:44 in Beatrice, it's 00:44 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.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Beatrice (BIE) follows a heading of 318° (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 Beatrice Municipal Airport (BIE) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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