CHO
Charlottesville
United States
8,066 km
5,012 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,066 km
5,012 mi / 4,355 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
49°
northeast

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CHO SOF
Airport Name Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code CHO SOF
ICAO Code KCHO LBSF
City Charlottesville Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Sofia
Elevation 640 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 38.140000, -78.450000 42.700000, 23.410000

Charlottesville (CHO) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) in Charlottesville, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,066 kilometers (5,012 miles / 4,355 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 12:59 in Charlottesville, it's 19:59 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 1,102 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Charlottesville (CHO) 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 Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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