PTK
Pontiac
United States
8,045 km
4,999 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,045 km
4,999 mi / 4,344 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
48°
northeast

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PTK SOF
Airport Name Oakland County International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code PTK SOF
ICAO Code KPTK LBSF
City Pontiac Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Sofia
Elevation 981 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 42.670000, -83.420000 42.700000, 23.410000

Pontiac (PTK) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Oakland County International Airport (PTK) in Pontiac, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,045 kilometers (4,999 miles / 4,344 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 01:23 in Pontiac, it's 08:23 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.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Pontiac (PTK) follows a heading of 312° (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 Oakland County International Airport (PTK) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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