SIU
Siuna
Nicaragua
10,402 km
6,464 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,402 km
6,464 mi / 5,617 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Managua
Heading
44°
northeast

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SIU SOF
Airport Name Siuna Sofia Airport
IATA Code SIU SOF
ICAO Code MNSI LBSF
City Siuna Sofia
Country Nicaragua Bulgaria
Timezone America/Managua Europe/Sofia
Elevation 606 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 13.730000, -84.780000 42.700000, 23.410000

Siuna (SIU) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Siuna (SIU) in Siuna, Nicaragua to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,402 kilometers (6,464 miles / 5,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Nicaragua 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 08:55 in Siuna, it's 16:55 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,136 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Siuna.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Siuna (SIU) follows a heading of 292° (west 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 Siuna (SIU) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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