SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,223 km
5,110 miles
SUW
Superior
United States
Distance
8,223 km
5,110 mi / 4,440 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
320°
northwest

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SOF SUW
Airport Name Sofia Airport Richard I Bong Airport
IATA Code SOF SUW
ICAO Code LBSF KSUW
City Sofia Superior
Country Bulgaria United States
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Chicago
Elevation 1,742 ft 674 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 46.690000, -92.090000

Sofia (SOF) to Superior (SUW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Richard I Bong Airport (SUW) in Superior, United States is 8,223 kilometers (5,110 miles / 4,440 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 14:23 in Sofia, it's 06:23 in Superior. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,068 feet between the two airports. Richard I Bong Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Superior (SUW) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 44° (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 Richard I Bong Airport (SUW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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