MAY
Mangrove Cay
Bahamas
9,048 km
5,622 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,048 km
5,622 mi / 4,885 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Nassau
Heading
47°
northeast

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MAY SOF
Airport Name Clarence A. Bain Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code MAY SOF
ICAO Code MYAB LBSF
City Mangrove Cay Sofia
Country Bahamas Bulgaria
Timezone America/Nassau Europe/Sofia
Elevation 19 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 24.290000, -77.680000 42.700000, 23.410000

Mangrove Cay (MAY) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Clarence A. Bain Airport (MAY) in Mangrove Cay, Bahamas to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,048 kilometers (5,622 miles / 4,885 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Bahamas 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 17:44 in Mangrove Cay, it's 00:44 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,723 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Clarence A. Bain Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Mangrove Cay (MAY) follows a heading of 295° (west 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 Clarence A. Bain Airport (MAY) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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