SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,805 km
5,471 miles
SUX
Sioux City
United States
Distance
8,805 km
5,471 mi / 4,754 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SOF SUX
Airport Name Sofia Airport Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field
IATA Code SOF SUX
ICAO Code LBSF KSUX
City Sofia Sioux City
Country Bulgaria United States
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Chicago
Elevation 1,742 ft 1,098 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 42.400000, -96.380000

Sofia (SOF) to Sioux City (SUX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) in Sioux City, United States is 8,805 kilometers (5,471 miles / 4,754 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 10:54 in Sofia, it's 02:54 in Sioux City. 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 Sioux City (SUX) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 40° (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 Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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