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Connecting route · Bulgaria → United States

Flights from Sofia to Raleigh

There are no direct flights from Sofia to Raleigh. The fastest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Paris, about 13h 56m door to door (14 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 13h 50m
SOFRDUFRA

Sofia to Raleigh at a glance

Fastest journey13h 50mVia Frankfurt, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Paris

Best ways to fly from Sofia to Raleigh

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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SOF Frankfurt (FRA) RDU
Leg 1: Bulgaria Air, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Thu06:45 SOF07:54 FRA2h 36m connection10:30 FRA13:41 RDULufthansa
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 56m
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SOF Paris (CDG) RDU
Leg 1: Bulgaria Air, ASL Airlines France · Leg 2: Air France
Sat07:30 SOF09:13 CDG4h 17m connection13:30 CDG15:50 RDUBulgaria Air + Air France
5 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 15h 20m
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SOF London (LHR) RDU
Leg 1: British Airways, Bulgaria Air · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sat06:45 SOF08:02 LHR3h 58m connection12:00 LHR15:20 RDUBulgaria Air + American Airlines
2 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 15h 35m
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SOF Dublin (DUB) RDU
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Aer Lingus
Self-transfer likely ~13h 50m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
8,246 km5,121 miles
Journey time
13h 50mon current schedules
Time difference
-7hRaleigh vs Sofia
Currency in Raleigh
USD
Airports
SOF → RDU

Flights from Sofia to Raleigh: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sofia to Raleigh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Paris and London. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Sofia to Raleigh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,246 km.
Where do you change planes between Sofia and Raleigh?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Paris (CDG), London (LHR) and Dublin (DUB). Bulgaria Air flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sofia and Raleigh?
Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF). Raleigh: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).
What is the time difference between Sofia and Raleigh?
Raleigh is 7 hours behind Sofia.

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