Distance From Barksdale Air Force Base to Sofia Airport, BAD - SOF Distance

The distance from Barksdale Air Force Base (BAD) to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 5893 miles or 9483 kilometers or 5117 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 Bossier City ( United States ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bossier City and Sofia takes around 13 hours 32 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Barksdale Air Force Base, Bossier City, United States to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 13 hours 32 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 • BAD - SOF

Kilometers		9483 km
Statute Miles		5893 miles
Nautical Miles		5117 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 32 minutes

Barksdale Air Force Base to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - BAD to SOF Flight Path

Location of Barksdale Air Force Base & Sofia Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Bossier City to Sofia nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Bossier City, United States and Sofia, Bulgaria. .

Nonstop flight route between Bossier City, United States and Sofia, Bulgaria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BAD - SOF

Time difference between Bossier City (United States) and Sofia (Bulgaria) is 8 Hours.
Sofia time is 8 Hours ahead of Bossier City.

Location	Local Time
Bossier City (United States)	2025-12-15, 03:02:49 CST
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2025-12-15, 11:02:49 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

Barksdale Air Force Base (BAD / KBAD) Bossier City, United States

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria