SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
9,890 km
6,145 miles
SWW
Sweetwater
United States
Distance
9,890 km
6,145 mi / 5,340 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
316°
northwest

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SOF SWW
Airport Name Sofia Airport Avenger Field
IATA Code SOF SWW
ICAO Code LBSF KSWW
City Sofia Sweetwater
Country Bulgaria United States
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Chicago
Elevation 1,742 ft 2,380 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 32.470000, -100.470000

Sofia (SOF) to Sweetwater (SWW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Avenger Field (SWW) in Sweetwater, United States is 9,890 kilometers (6,145 miles / 5,340 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 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 01:54 in Sofia, it's 17:54 in Sweetwater. 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 Sweetwater (SWW) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 38° (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 Avenger Field (SWW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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