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Flight Distance from New York (JFK) to Sofia (SOF)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
JFKKJFK
New York, United States
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Great Circle Path
7,581 km4,711 miles • 4,093 NM
Destination Airport
LBSFSOF
Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia Airport
Direct Distance
7,581 km
4,711 Statute Miles
4,093 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
9h 25m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
682 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
52° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
9h 25m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
8h 44m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
15h 5m
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
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
- City / Country: New York, United States
- ICAO Code: KJFK
- Coordinates: 40.6394°, -73.7793°
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Elevation: 13 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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