# Distance from Sofia (SOF) to Waukon (UKN)

> 8,465 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,465 km / 5,260 mi / 4,571 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 317° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 43° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Bulgaria) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 22:49 in Sofia, it's 14:49 in Waukon)
- **Elevation difference**: 461 ft (UKN is lower than SOF)

## Airports

### [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sofia, Bulgaria
- ICAO: LBSF
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Coordinates: 42.700000, 23.410000
- Elevation: 1,742 ft

### [Waukon Municipal Airport (UKN)](https://flightduration.online/airport/ukn-waukon-waukon-municipal-airport/1ef266df-40dc-69d2-9808-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Waukon, United States
- ICAO: KY01
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 43.280000, -91.470000
- Elevation: 1,281 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 22:49 in Sofia, it's 14:49 in Waukon.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Waukon Municipal Airport (UKN)](https://flightduration.online/airport/ukn-waukon-waukon-municipal-airport/1ef266df-40dc-69d2-9808-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)