JRF
Kapolei
United States
12,896 km
8,013 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
12,896 km
8,013 mi / 6,963 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
359°
north

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JRF SOF
Airport Name Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code JRF SOF
ICAO Code PHJR LBSF
City Kapolei Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Europe/Sofia
Elevation 30 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 21.310000, -158.070000 42.700000, 23.410000

Kapolei (JRF) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) Airport (JRF) in Kapolei, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 12,896 kilometers (8,013 miles / 6,963 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 United States 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 02:46 in Kapolei, it's 14:46 in Sofia. With a 12-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 1,712 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Kapolei (JRF) follows a heading of 2° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) Airport (JRF) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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