ICR
Nicaro
Cuba
9,159 km
5,691 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,159 km
5,691 mi / 4,946 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Havana
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ICR SOF
Airport Name Nicaro Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code ICR SOF
ICAO Code MUNC LBSF
City Nicaro Sofia
Country Cuba Bulgaria
Timezone America/Havana Europe/Sofia
Elevation 26 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 20.690000, -75.530000 42.700000, 23.410000

Nicaro (ICR) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nicaro Airport (ICR) in Nicaro, Cuba to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,159 kilometers (5,691 miles / 4,946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Cuba 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 22:12 in Nicaro, it's 05:12 in Sofia. With a 7-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 1,716 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Nicaro Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Nicaro (ICR) follows a heading of 291° (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 Nicaro Airport (ICR) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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