NEG
Negril
Jamaica
9,552 km
5,935 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,552 km
5,935 mi / 5,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Jamaica
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NEG SOF
Airport Name Negril Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code NEG SOF
ICAO Code MKNG LBSF
City Negril Sofia
Country Jamaica Bulgaria
Timezone America/Jamaica Europe/Sofia
Elevation 9 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 18.340000, -78.330000 42.700000, 23.410000

Negril (NEG) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Negril Airport (NEG) in Negril, Jamaica to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,552 kilometers (5,935 miles / 5,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Jamaica 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 08:15 in Negril, it's 15:15 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 1,733 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Negril Airport.

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

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