NRS
Imperial Beach
United States
10,729 km
6,667 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,729 km
6,667 mi / 5,793 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

NRS SOF
Airport Name Imperial Beach Nolf (Ream Field) Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code NRS SOF
ICAO Code KNRS LBSF
City Imperial Beach Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Sofia
Elevation 23 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 32.570000, -117.110000 42.700000, 23.410000

Imperial Beach (NRS) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Imperial Beach Nolf (Ream Field) Airport (NRS) in Imperial Beach, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,729 kilometers (6,667 miles / 5,793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 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 06:55 in Imperial Beach, it's 16:55 in Sofia. With a 10-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 1,719 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Imperial Beach Nolf (Ream Field) Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Imperial Beach (NRS) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 Imperial Beach Nolf (Ream Field) Airport (NRS) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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