Distance From Sherman Army Air Field to Sofia Airport, FLV - SOF Distance

The distance from Sherman Army Air Field (FLV) to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 5580 miles or 8980 kilometers or 4846 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 Fort Leavenworth ( United States ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fort Leavenworth and Sofia takes around 12 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sherman Army Air Field, Fort Leavenworth, United States to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 12 hours 49 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 • FLV - SOF

Kilometers		8980 km
Statute Miles		5580 miles
Nautical Miles		4846 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 49 minutes

Sherman Army Air Field to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - FLV to SOF Flight Path

Location of Sherman Army Air Field & Sofia Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Fort Leavenworth to Sofia nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Nonstop flight route between Fort Leavenworth, United States and Sofia, Bulgaria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • FLV - SOF

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

Location	Local Time
Fort Leavenworth (United States)	2026-05-04, 13:44:25 EDT
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2026-05-04, 20:44:25 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

Sherman Army Air Field (FLV / KFLV) Fort Leavenworth, United States

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria