SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
10,223 km
6,352 miles
TYZ
Taylor
United States
Distance
10,223 km
6,352 mi / 5,520 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
323°
northwest

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SOF TYZ
Airport Name Sofia Airport Taylor Airport
IATA Code SOF TYZ
ICAO Code LBSF KTYL
City Sofia Taylor
Country Bulgaria United States
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Phoenix
Elevation 1,742 ft 5,823 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 34.450000, -110.120000

Sofia (SOF) to Taylor (TYZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Taylor Airport (TYZ) in Taylor, United States is 10,223 kilometers (6,352 miles / 5,520 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 15:16 in Sofia, it's 06:16 in Taylor. With a 9-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 4,081 feet between the two airports. Taylor Airport sits higher than Sofia Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taylor (TYZ) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 32° (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 Taylor Airport (TYZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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