MWL
Mineral Wells
United States
9,723 km
6,042 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,723 km
6,042 mi / 5,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
39°
northeast

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MWL SOF
Airport Name Mineral Wells Regional Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code MWL SOF
ICAO Code KMWL LBSF
City Mineral Wells Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Sofia
Elevation 974 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 32.780000, -98.060000 42.700000, 23.410000

Mineral Wells (MWL) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mineral Wells Regional Airport (MWL) in Mineral Wells, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,723 kilometers (6,042 miles / 5,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 00:23 in Mineral Wells, it's 08:23 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 Mineral Wells (MWL) follows a heading of 314° (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 Mineral Wells Regional Airport (MWL) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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