RTA
Rotuma
Fiji
15,806 km
9,821 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
15,806 km
9,821 mi / 8,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
328°
north northwest

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RTA SOF
Airport Name Rotuma Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code RTA SOF
ICAO Code NFNR LBSF
City Rotuma Sofia
Country Fiji Bulgaria
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Europe/Sofia
Elevation 22 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -12.480000, 177.070000 42.700000, 23.410000

Rotuma (RTA) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rotuma Airport (RTA) in Rotuma, Fiji to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 15,806 kilometers (9,821 miles / 8,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:48 in Rotuma, it's 16:48 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 1,720 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Rotuma Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Rotuma (RTA) follows a heading of 45° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Rotuma Airport (RTA) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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