The flight distance from San Jose Airport (GSJ) in Puerto San Jose, Guatemala to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,835 kilometers (6,733 miles / 5,851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Guatemala 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 06:05 in Puerto San Jose, it's 14:05 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 1,713 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than San Jose Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Puerto San Jose (GSJ) follows a heading of 297° (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 San Jose Airport (GSJ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.