FRS
San Benito
Guatemala
10,522 km
6,538 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,522 km
6,538 mi / 5,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Guatemala
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

FRS SOF
Airport Name Mundo Maya International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code FRS SOF
ICAO Code MGTK LBSF
City San Benito Sofia
Country Guatemala Bulgaria
Timezone America/Guatemala Europe/Sofia
Elevation 427 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 16.910000, -89.870000 42.700000, 23.410000

San Benito (FRS) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mundo Maya International Airport (FRS) in San Benito, Guatemala to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,522 kilometers (6,538 miles / 5,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Guatemala 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 07:15 in San Benito, it's 15:15 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 1,315 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Mundo Maya International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to San Benito (FRS) follows a heading of 298° (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 Mundo Maya International Airport (FRS) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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