MLU
Monroe
United States
9,380 km
5,828 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,380 km
5,828 mi / 5,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
42°
northeast

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MLU SOF
Airport Name Monroe Regional Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code MLU SOF
ICAO Code KMLU LBSF
City Monroe Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Sofia
Elevation 79 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 32.500000, -92.000000 42.700000, 23.410000

Monroe (MLU) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) in Monroe, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,380 kilometers (5,828 miles / 5,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 06:46 in Monroe, it's 14:46 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 1,663 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Monroe Regional Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Monroe (MLU) follows a heading of 310° (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 Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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