The flight distance from Grant County Regional/Ogilvie Field (JDA) in John Day, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,634 kilometers (5,986 miles / 5,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 12:42 in John Day, it's 22:42 in Sofia. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,961 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Grant County Regional/Ogilvie Field.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to John Day (JDA) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Grant County Regional/Ogilvie Field (JDA) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.