Baltimore to Sofia (BWI–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CMB552
CMB CMB
772
12:29 AM
EDT
2:51 PM
EEST
7h 22m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
FRA Frankfurt am Main 10h 55m DE → ETFBLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Sofia flights
LHR London 16h AYBAEI → BAFB London (LHR) to Sofia flights
NUE Nuremberg ~10h 33m → FR Nuremberg (NUE) to Sofia flights
ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne) ~10h 54m → TOU2 Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne) (ORY) to Sofia flights
AMS Amsterdam ~10h 57m → BTFBKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Sofia flights
NAP Napoli ~11h 6m → FRW6 Napoli (NAP) to Sofia flights
VAR Varna ~11h 10m → A3AZBT Varna (VAR) to Sofia flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~12h 1m UAWN → CMB Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Sofia flights
CHS Charleston ~12h 3m WN → CMB Charleston (CHS) to Sofia flights
ADB Gaziemir ~13h 22m → XQ Gaziemir (ADB) to Sofia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Baltimore to Sofia
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,893 mi 7h 22m nonstop +7h ahead

BWI–SOF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. The flight covers 4,893 miles in approximately 7h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Sofia (SOF) Sofia to Baltimore flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BWI–SOF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CMB CMB 1 772 7h22 63% – –
Aircraft on this route
772 Boeing 777-200 – CMB
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CMB (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BWI to SOF direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BWI to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
NUE ~10h 33m ORY ~10h 54m FRA ~10h 55m AMS ~10h 57m NAP ~11h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
371
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BWI → SOF
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Return
SOF → BWI
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BWI delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Sofia is 7 hours ahead of Baltimore.
BWI: EDT · SOF: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Baltimore, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Sofia.
Distance & Flight Time
4,893 mi / 7,875 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 22m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Bulgaria visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Bulgaria joined the Schengen area in 2024, so the 90-day clock is now shared with all other Schengen countries. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

BWI–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Baltimore to Sofia route.
Route details
Distance4,893 mi / 7,875 km
Flight time7h 22m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BWI
Full nameBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
IATA / ICAOBWI / KBWI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.4M
Elevation146 ft / 45 m
Destination: SOF
Full nameSofia Airport
IATA / ICAOSOF / LBSF
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Passengers/yr7.9M
Elevation1,742 ft / 531 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BWI to SOF flights.
Nonstop flights from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Sofia Airport take about 7h 22m gate to gate. The route covers 4,893 miles.
1 airline operates flights from BWI to SOF.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Frankfurt Main and London Heathrow.
Sofia is 7 hours ahead of Baltimore.
Yes, return flights from SOF to BWI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BWI to SOF

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BWI to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BWI to SOF is about 7 hours 22 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,893 miles (7,875 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.