ROW
Roswell
United States
10,042 km
6,240 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,042 km
6,240 mi / 5,422 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ROW SOF
Airport Name Roswell Air Center Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code ROW SOF
ICAO Code KROW LBSF
City Roswell Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Denver Europe/Sofia
Elevation 3,671 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 33.300000, -104.530000 42.700000, 23.410000

Roswell (ROW) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Roswell Air Center Airport (ROW) in Roswell, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,042 kilometers (6,240 miles / 5,422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 08:30 in Roswell, it's 17:30 in Sofia. With a 9-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 1,929 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Roswell Air Center Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Roswell (ROW) follows a heading of 319° (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 Roswell Air Center Airport (ROW) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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