IKB
North Wilkesboro
United States
8,383 km
5,209 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,383 km
5,209 mi / 4,527 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
47°
northeast

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IKB SOF
Airport Name Wilkes County Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code IKB SOF
ICAO Code KUKF LBSF
City North Wilkesboro Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,303 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 36.220000, -81.100000 42.700000, 23.410000

North Wilkesboro (IKB) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wilkes County Airport (IKB) in North Wilkesboro, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,383 kilometers (5,209 miles / 4,527 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 07:46 in North Wilkesboro, it's 14:46 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 North Wilkesboro (IKB) follows a heading of 306° (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 Wilkes County Airport (IKB) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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