The flight distance from Raglan Airfield (RAG) in Raglan Airfield, New Zealand to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 17,544 kilometers (10,901 miles / 9,473 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 New Zealand with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:36 in Raglan Airfield, it's 19:36 in Sofia. With a 11-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 1,732 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Raglan Airfield.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Raglan Airfield (RAG) follows a heading of 87° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Raglan Airfield (RAG) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.