SKA
Spokane
United States
9,269 km
5,760 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,269 km
5,760 mi / 5,005 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
28°
north northeast

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SKA SOF
Airport Name Fairchild Afb Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code SKA SOF
ICAO Code KSKA LBSF
City Spokane Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Sofia
Elevation 2,462 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 47.620000, -117.660000 42.700000, 23.410000

Spokane (SKA) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fairchild Afb Airport (SKA) in Spokane, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,269 kilometers (5,760 miles / 5,005 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 03:38 in Spokane, it's 13:38 in Sofia. With a 10-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 Spokane (SKA) follows a heading of 335° (north 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 Fairchild Afb Airport (SKA) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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