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United States → Bulgaria

How long is the flight from New York to Sofia?

JFKNew York
SOFSofia
Flight Time
8 h 56 min
Distance
7,589km

4,715 miles

Departure
07:48
Arrival
23:44
From

JFKNew York

John F Kennedy International Airport

Departure 07:48 · America/New_York

To

SOFSofia

Sofia Airport

Arrival 23:44 · Europe/Sofia

Route Details

The flight from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia covers a distance of approximately 7,589 kilometers (4,715 miles).

Direct flights typically take around 8 h 56 min, though actual flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, and air traffic.

Time Zone Information

Departure Time Zone
America/New_York
Arrival Time Zone
Europe/Sofia

Flight times shown account for local time zones at departure and arrival airports.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the flight from New York to Sofia?

A direct flight from New York to Sofia takes around 8 h 56 min. Actual flight times vary with the aircraft type, the weather conditions and air traffic.

What is the distance from New York to Sofia?

The distance from New York to Sofia is about 7,589 kilometers (4,715 miles) as the crow flies.

Is there a direct flight from New York to Sofia?

Where the route is served nonstop, the flight takes around 8 h 56 min. On an itinerary with a connection, add the time spent on the ground at the layover airport.

Return Flight

Travelling the other way? Check the flight time from Sofia to New York.