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JFK to SOF: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Sofia (Sofia Airport)
4,710 mi
7,580 km · 4,093 nm
9h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,710 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 42m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JFK — John F Kennedy International Airport · New York, United States
- SOF — Sofia Airport · Sofia, Bulgaria
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near JFK
- LGA · La Guardia Airport11 mi away
- EWR · Newark Liberty International Airport21 mi away
- JRB · Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport13 mi away
- JRA · West 30th St. Heliport14 mi away
Near SOF
- PDV · Plovdiv International Airport85 mi away
- INI · Nis Airport90 mi away
- SKP · Skopje Alexander the Great Airport105 mi away
- CRA · Craiova Airport115 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from SOF?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Sofia (SOF) is 4,710 miles (7,580 km, 4,093 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to SOF?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 42m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between New York and Sofia?
Sofia is 7 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to SOF?
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