Sofia to New York (SOF–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SOF Airport Page →
4,711 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 31 1-stop flights Verified 6mos ago
No nonstop service between SOF and JFK. 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 11h 2m FRNHOS → OS Vienna (VIE) to New York flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 12h ACETFB → AFDEDL Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to New York flights
AMS Amsterdam 12h 31m BTFB → AFDLKL Amsterdam (AMS) to New York flights
WAW Warsaw 12h 35m LOSKTP → B6LON8 Warsaw (WAW) to New York flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 12h 45m AFFB → AAAFAY Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to New York flights
FCO Rome 12h 49m AZFBW6 → AAAFAI Rome (FCO) to New York flights
MAD Madrid 13h 7m FBFRIB → AAAFAY Madrid (MAD) to New York flights
LHR London 13h 33m BAFB → AAAFAS London (LHR) to New York flights
IST Istanbul 13h 35m 6EMSRJ → 6EAVB6 Istanbul (IST) to New York flights
BCN Barcelona 13h 39m FBFRW6 → AAAMAY Barcelona (BCN) to New York flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sofia to New York
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
4,711 mi 10h 28m nonstop -7h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SOF to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
VIE ~11h 2m FRA ~12h 0m AMS ~12h 31m WAW ~12h 35m CDG ~12h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,087
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 → JFK
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
Return
JFK → SOF
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sofia, it's 11:00 AM in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
4,711 mi / 7,581 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 28m gate to gate.
Getting from JFK

AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.

New York Climate

Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.

Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

SOF–JFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sofia to New York route.
Route details
Distance4,711 mi / 7,581 km
Flight time10h 28m
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: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SOF to JFK flights.
Nonstop flights from Sofia Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport take about 10h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 4,711 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Vienna, Frankfurt Main and Amsterdam.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to JFK 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.
New York is 7 hours behind Sofia.
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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 JFK

Sofia Airport (SOF) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SOF to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SOF to JFK is about 10 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,711 miles (7,581 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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