MAW
Malden
United States
8,919 km
5,542 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,919 km
5,542 mi / 4,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
43°
northeast

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MAW SOF
Airport Name Malden Regional Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code MAW SOF
ICAO Code KMAW LBSF
City Malden Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Sofia
Elevation 295 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 36.600000, -89.990000 42.700000, 23.410000

Malden (MAW) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malden Regional Airport (MAW) in Malden, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,919 kilometers (5,542 miles / 4,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 11:58 in Malden, it's 19:58 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,447 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Malden Regional Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Malden (MAW) follows a heading of 312° (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 Malden Regional Airport (MAW) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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