RTL
Spirit Lake
United States
8,656 km
5,378 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,656 km
5,378 mi / 4,674 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
41°
northeast

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RTL SOF
Airport Name Spirit Lake Municipal Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code RTL SOF
ICAO Code K0F3 LBSF
City Spirit Lake Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,434 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 43.390000, -95.140000 42.700000, 23.410000

Spirit Lake (RTL) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Spirit Lake Municipal Airport (RTL) in Spirit Lake, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,656 kilometers (5,378 miles / 4,674 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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.

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 11:31 in Spirit Lake, it's 19:31 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.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Spirit Lake (RTL) 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 Spirit Lake Municipal Airport (RTL) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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