Cincinnati / Covington to Sofia (CVG–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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5,218 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
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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 7 hubs
LHR London 14h AYBAEI → BAFB London (LHR) to Sofia flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 33h 31m DL → AFFB Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Sofia flights
MAD Madrid ~8h 56m → FBFRW6 Madrid (MAD) to Sofia flights
CHS Charleston ~9h 5m G4MX → CMB Charleston (CHS) to Sofia flights
NAP Napoli ~11h 57m → FRW6 Napoli (NAP) to Sofia flights
AUS Austin ~14h 38m 2IAAAM → CMB Austin (AUS) to Sofia flights
SSH Sharm El Sheikh ~14h 43m CMB → FB Sharm El Sheikh (SSH) to Sofia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cincinnati / Covington to Sofia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 5,218 mi 8h 56m nonstop +7h ahead

CVG–SOF had nonstop service, last on the schedule in June 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 5,218 miles in 8h 56m.

Also explore CVG Routes SOF Routes CVG Live Flights SOF Live Flights CVG Delays
All flights from Sofia (SOF) Sofia to Cincinnati / Covington flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CVG–SOF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CMB CMB 1 – – 78% – –
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 CVG to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
MAD ~8h 56m CHS ~9h 5m NAP ~11h 57m LHR ~14h 0m AUS ~14h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
499
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
CVG → SOF
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Return
SOF → CVG
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. CVG delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Sofia is 7 hours ahead of Cincinnati / Covington.
CVG: EDT · SOF: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Sofia.
Distance & Flight Time
5,218 mi / 8,398 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 56m 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

CVG–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati / Covington to Sofia route.
Route details
Distance5,218 mi / 8,398 km
Flight time8h 56m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CVG
Full nameCincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 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 CVG to SOF flights.
Nonstop flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport to Sofia Airport take about 8h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 5,218 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from CVG to SOF. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 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 June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 8h 56m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include London Heathrow and Charles de Gaulle.
Sofia is 7 hours ahead of Cincinnati / Covington.
Yes, return flights from SOF to CVG 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 CVG to SOF

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Sofia Airport (SOF) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in June 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.

CVG to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CVG to SOF is about 8 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,218 miles (8,398 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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