Distance From Lake Hood Airport to Sofia Airport

The distance from Lake Hood Airport () to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 5250 miles or 8449 kilometers or 4559 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 Anchorage ( United States ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Anchorage and Sofia takes around 12 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lake Hood Airport, Anchorage, United States to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 12 hours 4 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 • - SOF

Kilometers		8449 km
Statute Miles		5250 miles
Nautical Miles		4559 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 4 minutes

Lake Hood Airport to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - to SOF Flight Path

Location of Lake Hood Airport & Sofia Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Anchorage to Sofia nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SOF

Time difference between Anchorage (United States) and Sofia (Bulgaria) is 11 Hours.
Sofia time is 11 Hours ahead of Anchorage.

Location	Local Time
Anchorage (United States)	2025-01-15, 07:16:12 AKST
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2025-01-15, 18:16:12 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

Lake Hood Airport ( / PALH) Anchorage, United States

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria