FMG
Brasilito
Costa Rica
10,741 km
6,674 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,741 km
6,674 mi / 5,800 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

FMG SOF
Airport Name Flamingo Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code FMG SOF
ICAO Code MRFL LBSF
City Brasilito Sofia
Country Costa Rica Bulgaria
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Europe/Sofia
Elevation 270 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 10.420000, -85.780000 42.700000, 23.410000

Brasilito (FMG) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Flamingo Airport (FMG) in Brasilito, Costa Rica to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,741 kilometers (6,674 miles / 5,800 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Costa Rica 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 11:58 in Brasilito, it's 19:58 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 1,472 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Flamingo Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Brasilito (FMG) follows a heading of 291° (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 Flamingo Airport (FMG) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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