NTU
Virginia Beach
United States
8,000 km
4,971 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,000 km
4,971 mi / 4,320 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NTU SOF
Airport Name Oceana Nas (Apollo Soucek Field) Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code NTU SOF
ICAO Code KNTU LBSF
City Virginia Beach Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Sofia
Elevation 22 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 36.820000, -76.030000 42.700000, 23.410000

Virginia Beach (NTU) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Oceana Nas (Apollo Soucek Field) Airport (NTU) in Virginia Beach, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,000 kilometers (4,971 miles / 4,320 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 23:52 in Virginia Beach, it's 06:52 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 Oceana Nas (Apollo Soucek Field) Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Virginia Beach (NTU) follows a heading of 304° (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 Oceana Nas (Apollo Soucek Field) Airport (NTU) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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