Distance From Idlewild Airport to Sofia Airport

The distance from Idlewild Airport () to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 6252 miles or 10062 kilometers or 5430 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 Medina ( United States ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Medina and Sofia takes around 14 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Idlewild Airport, Medina, United States to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 14 hours 22 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		10062 km
Statute Miles		6252 miles
Nautical Miles		5430 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 22 minutes

Idlewild Airport to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - to SOF Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SOF

Time difference between Medina (United States) and Sofia (Bulgaria) is 9 Hours.
Sofia time is 9 Hours ahead of Medina.

Location	Local Time
Medina (United States)	2026-09-17, 16:24:52 MDT
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2026-09-18, 01:24:52 EEST

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

Idlewild Airport ( / XS11) Medina, United States

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria