SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,942 km
5,556 miles
VRS
Versailles
United States
Distance
8,942 km
5,556 mi / 4,828 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SOF VRS
Airport Name Sofia Airport Roy Otten Memorial Airfield
IATA Code SOF VRS
ICAO Code LBSF K3VS
City Sofia Versailles
Country Bulgaria United States
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Chicago
Elevation 1,742 ft 1,027 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 38.430000, -92.880000

Sofia (SOF) to Versailles (VRS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Roy Otten Memorial Airfield (VRS) in Versailles, United States is 8,942 kilometers (5,556 miles / 4,828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 01:54 in Sofia, it's 17:54 in Versailles. 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 Versailles (VRS) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 42° (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 Roy Otten Memorial Airfield (VRS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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