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Flights from Sofia to Washington
There are no direct flights from Sofia to Washington. The fastest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Zurich, about 12h 11m door to door (43 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 11m
Sofia to Washington at a glance
Fastest journey12h 11mVia Frankfurt, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Zurich
Best ways to fly from Sofia to Washington
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) WAS
Leg 1: Bulgaria Air, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
Mon14:45 SOF15:54 FRA1h 36m connection17:30 FRA19:56 WASLufthansa + United Airlines
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SOF Zurich (ZRH) WAS
Leg 1: Bulgaria Air, SWISS · Leg 2: SWISS, United Airlines
Wed11:15 SOF12:21 ZRH1h 09m connection13:30 ZRH16:44 WASSWISS
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SOF Vienna (VIE) WAS
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines
Mon08:15 SOF08:38 VIE2h 22m connection11:00 VIE14:12 WASAustrian Airlines
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SOF Munich (MUC) WAS
Leg 1: Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
Mon13:15 SOF14:01 MUC2h 29m connection16:30 MUC19:31 WASLufthansa
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SOF London (LHR) WAS
Leg 1: British Airways, Bulgaria Air · Leg 2: British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic
Sun06:45 SOF08:02 LHR4h 13m connection12:15 LHR15:16 WASBulgaria Air + United Airlines
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
- 7,912 km4,913 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 11mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -7hWashington vs Sofia
- Currency in Washington
- USD
- Airports
- SOF → IAD, DCA
Flights from Sofia to Washington: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Sofia to Washington?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Zurich and Vienna. 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 Washington?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,912 km.
Where do you change planes between Sofia and Washington?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Zurich (ZRH), Vienna (VIE) and Munich (MUC). Bulgaria Air flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sofia and Washington?
Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF). Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
What is the time difference between Sofia and Washington?
Washington is 7 hours behind Sofia.
