OFK
Norfolk
United States
8,896 km
5,528 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,896 km
5,528 mi / 4,803 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
40°
northeast

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OFK SOF
Airport Name Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field Sofia Airport
IATA Code OFK SOF
ICAO Code KOFK LBSF
City Norfolk Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,573 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 41.990000, -97.440000 42.700000, 23.410000

Norfolk (OFK) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK) in Norfolk, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,896 kilometers (5,528 miles / 4,803 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 21:38 in Norfolk, it's 05:38 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 Norfolk (OFK) follows a heading of 320° (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 Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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