The distance from Langley Air Force Base (LFI) to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 4974 miles or 8004 kilometers or 4319 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.
8004 kilometers is the direct flight distance between Langley Air Force Base (United States) and Sofia Airport (Bulgaria).
How long does it take to travel from Hampton ( United States ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Hampton and Sofia takes around 11 hours 26 minutes.
Estimated
flight time from Langley Air Force Base, Hampton, United States to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is
11 hours 26 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 • LFI - SOF
| Kilometers | | 8004 km |
| Statute Miles | | 4974 miles |
| Nautical Miles | | 4319 nm |
| Avg. Time of Flight | | 11 hours 26 minutes |
Langley Air Force Base to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - LFI to SOF Flight Path
Location of Langley Air Force Base & Sofia Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Hampton to Sofia nonstop flight path and travel direction.
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Nonstop flight route between Hampton, United States and Sofia, Bulgaria.
Time Difference Between the Airports • LFI - SOF
Time difference between
Hampton (United States) and
Sofia (Bulgaria) is 7 Hours.
Sofia time is 7 Hours ahead of Hampton.
| Location | Local Time |
| Hampton (United States) | 2026-07-30, 10:56:16 EDT |
| Sofia (Bulgaria) | 2026-07-30, 17:56:16 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.