Distance From UC San Diego Health Downtown Helipad to Sofia Airport

The distance from UC San Diego Health Downtown Helipad () to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 6660 miles or 10717 kilometers or 5783 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 San Diego ( United States ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Diego and Sofia takes around 15 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from UC San Diego Health Downtown Helipad, San Diego, United States to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 15 hours 18 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

Kilometers		10717 km
Statute Miles		6660 miles
Nautical Miles		5783 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 18 minutes

UC San Diego Health Downtown Helipad to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - to SOF Flight Path

Location of UC San Diego Health Downtown Helipad & Sofia Airport is given below.
Click the map to view San Diego to Sofia nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Nonstop flight route between San Diego, United States and Sofia, Bulgaria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SOF

Time difference between San Diego (United States) and Sofia (Bulgaria) is 10 Hours.
Sofia time is 10 Hours ahead of San Diego.

Location	Local Time
San Diego (United States)	2025-12-14, 15:06:04 PST
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2025-12-15, 01:06:04 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

UC San Diego Health Downtown Helipad ( / ) San Diego, United States

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria