PTS
Pittsburg
United States
9,131 km
5,674 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,131 km
5,674 mi / 4,930 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
41°
northeast

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PTS SOF
Airport Name Atkinson Municipal Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code PTS SOF
ICAO Code KPTS LBSF
City Pittsburg Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Sofia
Elevation 946 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 37.450000, -94.730000 42.700000, 23.410000

Pittsburg (PTS) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Atkinson Municipal Airport (PTS) in Pittsburg, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,131 kilometers (5,674 miles / 4,930 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 06:46 in Pittsburg, it's 14:46 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 Pittsburg (PTS) follows a heading of 315° (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 Atkinson Municipal Airport (PTS) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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