SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,450 km
5,250 miles
TRI
Bristol/Johnson/Kingsport
United States
Distance
8,450 km
5,250 mi / 4,562 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SOF TRI
Airport Name Sofia Airport Tri-Cities Airport
IATA Code SOF TRI
ICAO Code LBSF KTRI
City Sofia Bristol/Johnson/Kingsport
Country Bulgaria United States
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/New_York
Elevation 1,742 ft 1,519 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 36.480000, -82.410000

Sofia (SOF) to Bristol/Johnson/Kingsport (TRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Tri-Cities Airport (TRI) in Bristol/Johnson/Kingsport, United States is 8,450 kilometers (5,250 miles / 4,562 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 15:16 in Sofia, it's 08:16 in Bristol/Johnson/Kingsport. 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.

The return flight from Bristol/Johnson/Kingsport (TRI) 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 Tri-Cities Airport (TRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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