PTB
Petersburg
United States
8,072 km
5,015 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,072 km
5,015 mi / 4,358 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
49°
northeast

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PTB SOF
Airport Name Tri Cities Executive/Dinwiddie County Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code PTB SOF
ICAO Code KPTB LBSF
City Petersburg Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Sofia
Elevation 193 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 37.200000, -77.500000 42.700000, 23.410000

Petersburg (PTB) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tri Cities Executive/Dinwiddie County Airport (PTB) in Petersburg, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,072 kilometers (5,015 miles / 4,358 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 19:54 in Petersburg, it's 02:54 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 1,549 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Tri Cities Executive/Dinwiddie County Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Petersburg (PTB) follows a heading of 305° (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 Tri Cities Executive/Dinwiddie County Airport (PTB) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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