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Flight Distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Sofia (SOF)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
MSPKMSP
Minneapolis, United States
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
Great Circle Path
8,431 km5,239 miles • 4,552 NM
Destination Airport
LBSFSOF
Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia Airport
Direct Distance
8,431 km
5,239 Statute Miles
4,552 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
10h 25m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
759 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
43° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
10h 25m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
9h 40m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
16h 43m
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
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)
- City / Country: Minneapolis, United States
- ICAO Code: KMSP
- Coordinates: 44.8801°, -93.2217°
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Elevation: 841 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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