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Flight Distance from Dulles (IAD) to Sofia (SOF)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
IADKIAD
Dulles, United States
Washington Dulles International Airport
Great Circle Path
7,943 km4,936 miles • 4,289 NM
Destination Airport
LBSFSOF
Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia Airport
Direct Distance
7,943 km
4,936 Statute Miles
4,289 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
9h 51m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
715 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
50° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
9h 51m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
9h 8m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
15h 47m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇺🇸 United States→🌐 BG
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
- City / Country: Dulles, United States
- ICAO Code: KIAD
- Coordinates: 38.9445°, -77.4558°
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Elevation: 312 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Sofia Airport (SOF)
- City / Country: Sofia, Bulgaria
- ICAO Code: LBSF
- Coordinates: 42.6964°, 23.4177°
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Elevation: 1742 ft
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