GLF
Golfito
Costa Rica
10,681 km
6,637 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,681 km
6,637 mi / 5,767 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
45°
northeast

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GLF SOF
Airport Name Golfito Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code GLF SOF
ICAO Code MRGF LBSF
City Golfito Sofia
Country Costa Rica Bulgaria
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Europe/Sofia
Elevation 49 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 8.650000, -83.180000 42.700000, 23.410000

Golfito (GLF) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Golfito Airport (GLF) in Golfito, Costa Rica to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,681 kilometers (6,637 miles / 5,767 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 08:55 in Golfito, it's 16:55 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 1,693 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Golfito Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Golfito (GLF) follows a heading of 288° (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 Golfito Airport (GLF) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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