RHV
San Jose
United States
10,446 km
6,491 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,446 km
6,491 mi / 5,640 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

RHV SOF
Airport Name Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code RHV SOF
ICAO Code KRHV LBSF
City San Jose Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Sofia
Elevation 135 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 37.330000, -121.820000 42.700000, 23.410000

San Jose (RHV) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) in San Jose, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,446 kilometers (6,491 miles / 5,640 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 United States 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 05:15 in San Jose, it's 15:15 in Sofia. With a 10-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 1,607 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to San Jose (RHV) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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