# Distance from Puerto San Jose (GSJ) to Sofia (SOF)

> 10,835 km · estimated flight time 14h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,835 km / 6,733 mi / 5,851 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 14h
- **Heading**: 43° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 297° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Guatemala) → Bulgaria
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +9h (When it's 05:06 in Puerto San Jose, it's 14:06 in Sofia)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,713 ft (SOF is higher than GSJ)

## Airports

### [San Jose Airport (GSJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gsj-puerto-san-jose-san-jose-airport/1ef266df-5cf4-6b9c-a3a7-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Puerto San Jose, Guatemala
- ICAO: MGSJ
- Timezone: America/Guatemala
- Coordinates: 13.940000, -90.840000
- Elevation: 29 ft

### [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sofia, Bulgaria
- ICAO: LBSF
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Coordinates: 42.700000, 23.410000
- Elevation: 1,742 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 05:06 in Puerto San Jose, it's 14:06 in Sofia.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [San Jose Airport (GSJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gsj-puerto-san-jose-san-jose-airport/1ef266df-5cf4-6b9c-a3a7-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)