PHO
Point Hope
United States
7,638 km
4,746 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
7,638 km
4,746 mi / 4,124 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Nome
Heading
352°
north

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PHO SOF
Airport Name Point Hope Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code PHO SOF
ICAO Code PAPO LBSF
City Point Hope Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Nome Europe/Sofia
Elevation 21 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 68.350000, -166.800000 42.700000, 23.410000

Point Hope (PHO) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Point Hope Airport (PHO) in Point Hope, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 7,638 kilometers (4,746 miles / 4,124 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 07:53 in Point Hope, it's 18:53 in Sofia. With a 11-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 1,721 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Point Hope Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Point Hope (PHO) follows a heading of 4° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Point Hope Airport (PHO) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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