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

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Baltimore to Sofia
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 4,893 mi 8h 9m nonstop +7h ahead 10 1-stop hubs

BWI–SOF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. CMB leads the route. The flight covers 4,893 miles in approximately 8h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 8h09 78% – –
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
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Tue
0
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Wed
0
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Thu
0
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Fri
1
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Sat
0
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BWI to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
373
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.
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 8h 9m.
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 time8h 9m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections10 hubs
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 approximately 8h 9m. The route covers 4,893 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: CMB.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from BWI to SOF.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CHS, BGR, PRG, NUE, PSM, ORY, NAP, VAR, CVG and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 from CMB. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BWI to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BWI to SOF ranges from 8 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,893 miles (7,875 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via CHS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.