EDF
Anchorage
United States
8,440 km
5,244 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,440 km
5,244 mi / 4,557 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Anchorage
Heading
north

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EDF SOF
Airport Name Elmendorf Afb Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code EDF SOF
ICAO Code PAED LBSF
City Anchorage Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Anchorage Europe/Sofia
Elevation 213 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 61.250000, -149.810000 42.700000, 23.410000

Anchorage (EDF) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Elmendorf Afb Airport (EDF) in Anchorage, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,440 kilometers (5,244 miles / 4,557 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 12:11 in Anchorage, it's 23:11 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 1,529 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Elmendorf Afb Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Anchorage (EDF) follows a heading of 357° (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 Elmendorf Afb Airport (EDF) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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