ORL
Orlando
United States
8,986 km
5,584 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,986 km
5,584 mi / 4,852 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
46°
northeast

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ORL SOF
Airport Name Executive Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code ORL SOF
ICAO Code KORL LBSF
City Orlando Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Sofia
Elevation 113 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 28.500000, -81.300000 42.700000, 23.410000

Orlando (ORL) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Executive Airport (ORL) in Orlando, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,986 kilometers (5,584 miles / 4,852 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 17:44 in Orlando, it's 00:44 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 1,629 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Executive Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Orlando (ORL) follows a heading of 301° (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 Executive Airport (ORL) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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