MIC
Minneapolis
United States
8,422 km
5,233 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,422 km
5,233 mi / 4,548 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MIC SOF
Airport Name Crystal Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code MIC SOF
ICAO Code KMIC LBSF
City Minneapolis Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Sofia
Elevation 869 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 45.060000, -93.350000 42.700000, 23.410000

Minneapolis (MIC) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Crystal Airport (MIC) in Minneapolis, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,422 kilometers (5,233 miles / 4,548 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 11:59 in Minneapolis, it's 19:59 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.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Minneapolis (MIC) follows a heading of 319° (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 Crystal Airport (MIC) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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