FBL
Faribault
United States
8,480 km
5,269 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,480 km
5,269 mi / 4,579 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

FBL SOF
Airport Name Faribault Municipal-Liz Wall Strohfus Field Sofia Airport
IATA Code FBL SOF
ICAO Code KFBL LBSF
City Faribault Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,060 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 44.330000, -93.310000 42.700000, 23.410000

Faribault (FBL) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faribault Municipal-Liz Wall Strohfus Field (FBL) in Faribault, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,480 kilometers (5,269 miles / 4,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 22:52 in Faribault, it's 06:52 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 Faribault (FBL) follows a heading of 319° (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 Faribault Municipal-Liz Wall Strohfus Field (FBL) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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