JAK
Jacmel
Haiti
9,112 km
5,662 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,112 km
5,662 mi / 4,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Port-au-Prince
Heading
48°
northeast

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JAK SOF
Airport Name Jacmel Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code JAK SOF
ICAO Code MTJA LBSF
City Jacmel Sofia
Country Haiti Bulgaria
Timezone America/Port-au-Prince Europe/Sofia
Elevation 167 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 18.240000, -72.520000 42.700000, 23.410000

Jacmel (JAK) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jacmel Airport (JAK) in Jacmel, Haiti to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,112 kilometers (5,662 miles / 4,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Haiti 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 22:42 in Jacmel, it's 05:42 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 1,575 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Jacmel Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Jacmel (JAK) follows a heading of 287° (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 Jacmel Airport (JAK) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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