RDR
Grand Forks
United States
8,384 km
5,210 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,384 km
5,210 mi / 4,527 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
41°
northeast

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RDR SOF
Airport Name Grand Forks Afb Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code RDR SOF
ICAO Code KRDR LBSF
City Grand Forks Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Sofia
Elevation 911 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 48.000000, -97.400000 42.700000, 23.410000

Grand Forks (RDR) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Forks Afb Airport (RDR) in Grand Forks, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,384 kilometers (5,210 miles / 4,527 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 06:23 in Grand Forks, it's 14:23 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 Grand Forks (RDR) follows a heading of 324° (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 Grand Forks Afb Airport (RDR) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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