Distance From Lincoln Airport to Sofia Airport, LNK - SOF Distance

The distance from Lincoln Airport (LNK) to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 5566 miles or 8957 kilometers or 4833 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 Lincoln ( United States ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lincoln and Sofia takes around 12 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport, Lincoln, United States to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 12 hours 47 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 • LNK - SOF

Kilometers		8957 km
Statute Miles		5566 miles
Nautical Miles		4833 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 47 minutes

Lincoln Airport to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - LNK to SOF Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • LNK - SOF

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

Location	Local Time
Lincoln (United States)	2026-08-03, 01:20:11 MDT
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2026-08-03, 10:20:11 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

Lincoln Airport (LNK / KLNK) Lincoln, United States

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria