RFS
La Rosita
Nicaragua
10,362 km
6,438 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,362 km
6,438 mi / 5,595 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Managua
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

RFS SOF
Airport Name Rosita Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code RFS SOF
ICAO Code MNRT LBSF
City La Rosita Sofia
Country Nicaragua Bulgaria
Timezone America/Managua Europe/Sofia
Elevation 193 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 13.890000, -84.410000 42.700000, 23.410000

La Rosita (RFS) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rosita Airport (RFS) in La Rosita, Nicaragua to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,362 kilometers (6,438 miles / 5,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 09:54 in La Rosita, it's 17:54 in Sofia. With a 8-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 1,549 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Rosita Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to La Rosita (RFS) follows a heading of 292° (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 Rosita Airport (RFS) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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