Sofia to Dulles (SOF–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SOF Airport Page →
4,936 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 21 1-stop flights Verified 5mos ago
No nonstop service between SOF and IAD. Nearest airports to SOF with scheduled service: Plovdiv International Airport (PDV, 85 mi) · Niš Constantine the Great Airport (INI, 90 mi) · Skopje International Airport (SKP, 105 mi)
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
VIE Vienna 12h 10m FRNHOS → OS Vienna (VIE) to Dulles flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 12h 23m ACETFB → ACAILH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Dulles flights
MUC Munich 12h 45m LHLXNH → LHUA Munich (MUC) to Dulles flights
DUB Dublin 13h 10m FR → ACEILX Dublin (DUB) to Dulles flights
MAD Madrid 13h 50m FBFRIB → AYBAEI Madrid (MAD) to Dulles flights
BCN Barcelona 13h 54m FBFRW6 → ACUA Barcelona (BCN) to Dulles flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 13h 55m 6EA3EY → ACLXOS Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Dulles flights
ZRH Zurich 13h 58m FBLX → LXOSUA Zurich (ZRH) to Dulles flights
AMS Amsterdam 14h BTFB → ACKLLX Amsterdam (AMS) to Dulles flights
IST Istanbul 14h 10m 6EMSRJ → 6EPKTG Istanbul (IST) to Dulles flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sofia to Dulles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
4,936 mi 10h 45m nonstop -7h behind

While no nonstop service exists between SOF and IAD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SOF to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
VIE ~12h 10m FRA ~12h 23m MUC ~12h 45m DUB ~13h 10m MAD ~13h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,941
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
SOF → IAD
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
Return
IAD → SOF
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dulles from Sofia

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric SOF→IAD PRN→IAD
Distance from SOF – 121 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 10h 45m 8h 43m
Prishtina (PRN) to Dulles flights
Airports within 200 miles of SOF with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-7h
Dulles is 7 hours behind Sofia.
SOF: EEST · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sofia, it's 11:00 AM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
4,936 mi / 7,943 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 45m gate to gate.
Getting from IAD

Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.

Dulles Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.

Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

SOF–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sofia to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance4,936 mi / 7,943 km
Flight time10h 45m
Time difference-7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SOF
Full nameSofia Airport
IATA / ICAOSOF / LBSF
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Passengers/yr7.9M
Elevation1,742 ft / 531 m
Destination: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SOF to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Sofia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 10h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 4,936 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Vienna, Frankfurt Main and Munich.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to IAD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Dulles is 7 hours behind Sofia.
Nearby alternatives include PRN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 SOF to IAD

Sofia Airport (SOF) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SOF to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SOF to IAD is about 10 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,936 miles (7,943 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vienna, Frankfurt Main and Munich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Prishtina (PRN).