The flight distance from San Carlos (NCR) in San Carlos, Nicaragua to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,608 kilometers (6,591 miles / 5,728 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Nicaragua 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 13:35 in San Carlos, it's 22:35 in Sofia. With a 9-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 1,651 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than San Carlos.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to San Carlos (NCR) 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 San Carlos (NCR) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.