SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
10,563 km
6,563 miles
WJF
Lancaster
United States
Distance
10,563 km
6,563 mi / 5,703 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SOF WJF
Airport Name Sofia Airport General Wm J Fox Airfield
IATA Code SOF WJF
ICAO Code LBSF KWJF
City Sofia Lancaster
Country Bulgaria United States
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,742 ft 2,351 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 34.740000, -118.220000

Sofia (SOF) to Lancaster (WJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) in Lancaster, United States is 10,563 kilometers (6,563 miles / 5,703 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 02:18 in Sofia, it's 16:18 in Lancaster. 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.

The return flight from Lancaster (WJF) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 27° (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 General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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