The flight distance from Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 11,849 kilometers (7,363 miles / 6,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 UM with Bulgaria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:58 in Midway Atoll, it's 19:58 in Sofia. With a 13-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 1,730 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Henderson Field.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Midway Atoll (MDY) follows a heading of 19° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Henderson Field (MDY) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.