DRF
Kenai
United States
8,523 km
5,296 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,523 km
5,296 mi / 4,602 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Anchorage
Heading
north

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DRF SOF
Airport Name Drift River Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code DRF SOF
ICAO Code 3AK5 LBSF
City Kenai Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Anchorage Europe/Sofia
Elevation 30 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 60.590000, -152.160000 42.700000, 23.410000

Kenai (DRF) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Drift River Airport (DRF) in Kenai, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,523 kilometers (5,296 miles / 4,602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 03:46 in Kenai, it's 14:46 in Sofia. With a 11-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 1,712 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Drift River Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Kenai (DRF) follows a heading of 358° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Drift River Airport (DRF) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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