SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,501 km
5,283 miles
SUM
Sumter
United States
Distance
8,501 km
5,283 mi / 4,590 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
304°
northwest

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SOF SUM
Airport Name Sofia Airport Sumter Airport
IATA Code SOF SUM
ICAO Code LBSF KSMS
City Sofia Sumter
Country Bulgaria United States
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/New_York
Elevation 1,742 ft 182 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 34.000000, -80.360000

Sofia (SOF) to Sumter (SUM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Sumter Airport (SUM) in Sumter, United States is 8,501 kilometers (5,283 miles / 4,590 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Bulgaria with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:56 in Sofia, it's 09:56 in Sumter. 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 1,560 feet between the two airports. Sumter Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Sumter (SUM) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 47° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sofia Airport (SOF) and Sumter Airport (SUM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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