Distance From McGhee Tyson Airport to Sofia Airport, TYS - SOF Distance

The distance from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 5347 miles or 8604 kilometers or 4643 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 Alcoa ( United States ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Alcoa and Sofia takes around 12 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from McGhee Tyson Airport, Alcoa, United States to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 12 hours 17 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 • TYS - SOF

Kilometers		8604 km
Statute Miles		5347 miles
Nautical Miles		4643 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 17 minutes

McGhee Tyson Airport to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - TYS to SOF Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • TYS - SOF

Time difference between Alcoa (United States) and Sofia (Bulgaria) is 7 Hours.
Sofia time is 7 Hours ahead of Alcoa.

Location	Local Time
Alcoa (United States)	2026-11-01, 12:58:34 EST
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2026-11-01, 19:58:34 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

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS / KTYS) Alcoa, United States

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria