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

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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 2 hubs
LHR London 14h 9m AYBAEI → BAFB London (LHR) to Sofia flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~12h 30m WN → CMB Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Sofia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Baltimore to Sofia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 4,893 mi 8h 39m nonstop +7h ahead

BWI–SOF had nonstop service, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 4,893 miles in 8h 39m.

Also explore BWI Routes SOF Routes BWI Live Flights SOF Live Flights BWI Delays
All flights from Sofia (SOF) Sofia to Baltimore flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop BWI–SOF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CMB CMB 1 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CMB (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BWI to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
CVG ~12h 30m LHR ~14h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
369
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
SOF → BWI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
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 8h 39m 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 time8h 39m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
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 8h 39m gate to gate. The route covers 4,893 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from BWI to SOF. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 8h 39m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include 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) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

BWI to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BWI to SOF is about 8 hours 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,893 miles (7,875 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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