NIP
Jacksonville
United States
8,880 km
5,517 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,880 km
5,517 mi / 4,795 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
46°
northeast

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NIP SOF
Airport Name Jacksonville Nas (Towers Field) Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code NIP SOF
ICAO Code KNIP LBSF
City Jacksonville Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Sofia
Elevation 23 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 30.230000, -81.680000 42.700000, 23.410000

Jacksonville (NIP) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jacksonville Nas (Towers Field) Airport (NIP) in Jacksonville, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,880 kilometers (5,517 miles / 4,795 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 05:22 in Jacksonville, it's 12:22 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 1,720 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Jacksonville Nas (Towers Field) Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Jacksonville (NIP) follows a heading of 302° (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 Jacksonville Nas (Towers Field) Airport (NIP) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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