RUK
Rukumkot
Nepal
5,421 km
3,369 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,421 km
3,369 mi / 2,927 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
303°
west northwest

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RUK SOF
Airport Name Rukumkot Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code RUK SOF
ICAO Code VNRK LBSF
City Rukumkot Sofia
Country Nepal Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Europe/Sofia
Elevation 2,500 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 28.630000, 82.190000 42.700000, 23.410000

Rukumkot (RUK) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rukumkot Airport (RUK) in Rukumkot, Nepal to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,421 kilometers (3,369 miles / 2,927 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 Nepal 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 10:58 in Rukumkot, it's 07:13 in Sofia. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Rukumkot (RUK) follows a heading of 87° (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 Rukumkot Airport (RUK) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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