LVS
Las Vegas
United States
9,860 km
6,127 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,860 km
6,127 mi / 5,324 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LVS SOF
Airport Name Las Vegas Municipal Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LVS SOF
ICAO Code KLVS LBSF
City Las Vegas Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Denver Europe/Sofia
Elevation 6,877 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 35.650000, -105.140000 42.700000, 23.410000

Las Vegas (LVS) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Las Vegas Municipal Airport (LVS) in Las Vegas, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,860 kilometers (6,127 miles / 5,324 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 19:23 in Las Vegas, it's 04:23 in Sofia. With a 9-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 5,135 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Las Vegas Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Las Vegas (LVS) follows a heading of 321° (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 Las Vegas Municipal Airport (LVS) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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