Distance From Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport to Sofia Airport, ESF - SOF Distance

The distance from Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport (ESF) to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 5897 miles or 9490 kilometers or 5121 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Alexandria ( United States ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Alexandria and Sofia takes around 13 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport, Alexandria, United States to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 13 hours 33 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ESF - SOF

Kilometers		9490 km
Statute Miles		5897 miles
Nautical Miles		5121 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 33 minutes

Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - ESF to SOF Flight Path

Location of Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport & Sofia Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Alexandria to Sofia nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Alexandria, United States and Sofia, Bulgaria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ESF - SOF

Time difference between Alexandria (United States) and Sofia (Bulgaria) is 7 Hours.
Sofia time is 7 Hours ahead of Alexandria.

Location	Local Time
Alexandria (United States)	2025-03-18, 18:38:03 CDT
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2025-03-19, 01:38:03 EET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport (ESF / KESF) Alexandria, United States

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria