RBQ
Rurenabaque
Bolivia
11,163 km
6,936 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
11,163 km
6,936 mi / 6,027 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/La_Paz
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

RBQ SOF
Airport Name Rurenabaque Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code RBQ SOF
ICAO Code SLRQ LBSF
City Rurenabaque Sofia
Country Bolivia Bulgaria
Timezone America/La_Paz Europe/Sofia
Elevation 676 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -14.430000, -67.500000 42.700000, 23.410000

Rurenabaque (RBQ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rurenabaque Airport (RBQ) in Rurenabaque, Bolivia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 11,163 kilometers (6,936 miles / 6,027 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Bolivia with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:13 in Rurenabaque, it's 07:13 in Sofia. With a 6-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 1,066 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Rurenabaque Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Rurenabaque (RBQ) follows a heading of 260° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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