# Distance from Rochester (RST) to Sofia (SOF)

> 8,470 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,470 km / 5,263 mi / 4,574 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 43° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 318° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Bulgaria
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 00:48 in Rochester, it's 08:48 in Sofia)
- **Elevation difference**: 425 ft (SOF is higher than RST)

## Airports

### [Rochester International Airport (RST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rst-rochester-rochester-international-airport/1ef266df-35d7-6adc-8365-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rochester, United States
- ICAO: KRST
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 43.910000, -92.500000
- Elevation: 1,317 ft

### [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sofia, Bulgaria
- ICAO: LBSF
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Coordinates: 42.700000, 23.410000
- Elevation: 1,742 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 00:48 in Rochester, it's 08:48 in Sofia.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Rochester International Airport (RST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rst-rochester-rochester-international-airport/1ef266df-35d7-6adc-8365-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)