SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,353 km
5,191 miles
VPZ
Valparaiso
United States
Distance
8,353 km
5,191 mi / 4,510 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SOF VPZ
Airport Name Sofia Airport Porter County Regional Airport
IATA Code SOF VPZ
ICAO Code LBSF KVPZ
City Sofia Valparaiso
Country Bulgaria United States
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Chicago
Elevation 1,742 ft 770 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 41.450000, -87.010000

Sofia (SOF) to Valparaiso (VPZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Porter County Regional Airport (VPZ) in Valparaiso, United States is 8,353 kilometers (5,191 miles / 4,510 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 19:58 in Sofia, it's 11:58 in Valparaiso. 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 Valparaiso (VPZ) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 45° (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 Porter County Regional Airport (VPZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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