OAN
Olanchito
Honduras
10,394 km
6,459 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,394 km
6,459 mi / 5,612 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Tegucigalpa
Heading
44°
northeast

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OAN SOF
Airport Name El Arrayan Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code OAN SOF
ICAO Code MHEA LBSF
City Olanchito Sofia
Country Honduras Bulgaria
Timezone America/Tegucigalpa Europe/Sofia
Elevation 220 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 15.510000, -86.570000 42.700000, 23.410000

Olanchito (OAN) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Arrayan Airport (OAN) in Olanchito, Honduras to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,394 kilometers (6,459 miles / 5,612 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 Honduras 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 22:42 in Olanchito, it's 06:42 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 1,522 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than El Arrayan Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Olanchito (OAN) follows a heading of 295° (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 El Arrayan Airport (OAN) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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