RIM
Rodriguez de Mendoza
Peru
11,380 km
7,071 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
11,380 km
7,071 mi / 6,145 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Lima
Heading
48°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

RIM SOF
Airport Name San Nicolas Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code RIM SOF
ICAO Code SPLN LBSF
City Rodriguez de Mendoza Sofia
Country Peru Bulgaria
Timezone America/Lima Europe/Sofia
Elevation 5,082 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -6.390000, -77.500000 42.700000, 23.410000

Rodriguez de Mendoza (RIM) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Nicolas Airport (RIM) in Rodriguez de Mendoza, Peru to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 11,380 kilometers (7,071 miles / 6,145 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 Peru 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 11:13 in Rodriguez de Mendoza, it's 19:13 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 3,340 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than San Nicolas Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Rodriguez de Mendoza (RIM) follows a heading of 273° (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 San Nicolas Airport (RIM) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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