FSD
Sioux Falls
United States
8,724 km
5,421 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,724 km
5,421 mi / 4,711 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
40°
northeast

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FSD SOF
Airport Name Joe Foss Field Sofia Airport
IATA Code FSD SOF
ICAO Code KFSD LBSF
City Sioux Falls Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,430 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 43.580000, -96.740000 42.700000, 23.410000

Sioux Falls (FSD) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Joe Foss Field (FSD) in Sioux Falls, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,724 kilometers (5,421 miles / 4,711 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 06:46 in Sioux Falls, it's 14:46 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 Sioux Falls (FSD) follows a heading of 320° (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 Joe Foss Field (FSD) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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