NLN
Eureka
United States
10,177 km
6,323 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,177 km
6,323 mi / 5,495 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
23°
north northeast

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NLN SOF
Airport Name Kneeland Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code NLN SOF
ICAO Code KO19 LBSF
City Eureka Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Sofia
Elevation 2,741 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 40.720000, -123.930000 42.700000, 23.410000

Eureka (NLN) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kneeland Airport (NLN) in Eureka, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,177 kilometers (6,323 miles / 5,495 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 04:46 in Eureka, it's 14:46 in Sofia. With a 10-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 Eureka (NLN) follows a heading of 336° (north 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 Kneeland Airport (NLN) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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