The flight distance from Arenal Airport (FON) in La Fortuna/San Carlos, Costa Rica to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,649 kilometers (6,617 miles / 5,750 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Costa Rica with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:40 in La Fortuna/San Carlos, it's 14:40 in Sofia. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,400 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Arenal Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) follows a heading of 290° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Arenal Airport (FON) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.