BIH
Bishop
United States
10,308 km
6,405 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,308 km
6,405 mi / 5,566 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
27°
north northeast

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BIH SOF
Airport Name Bishop Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BIH SOF
ICAO Code KBIH LBSF
City Bishop Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Sofia
Elevation 4,124 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 37.370000, -118.360000 42.700000, 23.410000

Bishop (BIH) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bishop Airport (BIH) in Bishop, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,308 kilometers (6,405 miles / 5,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 03:21 in Bishop, it's 13:21 in Sofia. With a 10-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 2,382 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Bishop Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Bishop (BIH) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Bishop Airport (BIH) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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