Distance From Sofia Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport, SOF - RDU Distance

The distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) is 5130 miles or 8255 kilometers or 4455 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 Sofia ( Bulgaria ) to Raleigh/Durham ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sofia and Raleigh/Durham takes around 11 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria to Raleigh Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham, United States is 11 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 • SOF - RDU

Kilometers		8255 km
Statute Miles		5130 miles
Nautical Miles		4455 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 47 minutes

Sofia Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport Flight Route Map - SOF to RDU Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Sofia, Bulgaria and Raleigh/Durham, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SOF - RDU

Time difference between Sofia (Bulgaria) and Raleigh/Durham (United States) is 7 Hours.
Raleigh/Durham time is 7 Hours behind Sofia.

Location	Local Time
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2026-02-04, 02:25:50 EET
Raleigh/Durham (United States)	2026-02-03, 19:25:50 EST

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

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria

Destination

Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU / KRDU) Raleigh/Durham, United States