RNU
Ranau
Malaysia
9,824 km
6,105 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,824 km
6,105 mi / 5,305 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RNU SOF
Airport Name Ranau Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code RNU SOF
ICAO Code WBKR LBSF
City Ranau Sofia
Country Malaysia Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Kuching Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,800 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 5.950000, 116.670000 42.700000, 23.410000

Ranau (RNU) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ranau Airport (RNU) in Ranau, Malaysia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,824 kilometers (6,105 miles / 5,305 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:53 in Ranau, it's 18:53 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.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Ranau (RNU) follows a heading of 83° (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 Ranau Airport (RNU) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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