SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
9,395 km
5,838 miles
TWD
Port Townsend
United States
Distance
9,395 km
5,838 mi / 5,073 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SOF TWD
Airport Name Sofia Airport Jefferson County International Airport
IATA Code SOF TWD
ICAO Code LBSF K0S9
City Sofia Port Townsend
Country Bulgaria United States
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,742 ft 110 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 48.050000, -122.810000

Sofia (SOF) to Port Townsend (TWD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Jefferson County International Airport (TWD) in Port Townsend, United States is 9,395 kilometers (5,838 miles / 5,073 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 18:38 in Sofia, it's 08:38 in Port Townsend. With a 10-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 1,632 feet between the two airports. Jefferson County International Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Port Townsend (TWD) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 24° (north 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 Jefferson County International Airport (TWD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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