FFT
Frankfort
United States
8,479 km
5,269 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,479 km
5,269 mi / 4,578 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
46°
northeast

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FFT SOF
Airport Name Capital City Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code FFT SOF
ICAO Code KFFT LBSF
City Frankfort Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Sofia
Elevation 812 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 38.180000, -84.910000 42.700000, 23.410000

Frankfort (FFT) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Capital City Airport (FFT) in Frankfort, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,479 kilometers (5,269 miles / 4,578 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 06:27 in Frankfort, it's 13:27 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.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Frankfort (FFT) follows a heading of 310° (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 Capital City Airport (FFT) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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