SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
10,276 km
6,386 miles
WTR
Whiteriver
United States
Distance
10,276 km
6,386 mi / 5,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SOF WTR
Airport Name Sofia Airport Whiteriver Airport
IATA Code SOF WTR
ICAO Code LBSF KE24
City Sofia Whiteriver
Country Bulgaria United States
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Phoenix
Elevation 1,742 ft 5,153 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 33.810000, -109.990000

Sofia (SOF) to Whiteriver (WTR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Whiteriver Airport (WTR) in Whiteriver, United States is 10,276 kilometers (6,386 miles / 5,549 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 06:42 in Sofia, it's 21:42 in Whiteriver. 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 3,411 feet between the two airports. Whiteriver Airport sits higher than Sofia Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Whiteriver (WTR) 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 Whiteriver Airport (WTR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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