The flight distance from San Isidro del General Airport (IPZ) in Perez Zeledon, Costa Rica to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,667 kilometers (6,628 miles / 5,760 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 00:23 in Perez Zeledon, it's 08:23 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.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Perez Zeledon (IPZ) follows a heading of 289° (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 San Isidro del General Airport (IPZ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.