FLV
Fort Leavenworth
United States
8,980 km
5,580 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,980 km
5,580 mi / 4,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
41°
northeast

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FLV SOF
Airport Name Sherman Army Air Field Sofia Airport
IATA Code FLV SOF
ICAO Code KFLV LBSF
City Fort Leavenworth Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Sofia
Elevation 771 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 39.370000, -94.910000 42.700000, 23.410000

Fort Leavenworth (FLV) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sherman Army Air Field (FLV) in Fort Leavenworth, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,980 kilometers (5,580 miles / 4,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 06:39 in Fort Leavenworth, it's 14:39 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 Fort Leavenworth (FLV) follows a heading of 316° (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 Sherman Army Air Field (FLV) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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