RIW
Riverton
United States
9,340 km
5,803 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,340 km
5,803 mi / 5,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

RIW SOF
Airport Name Central Wyoming Regional Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code RIW SOF
ICAO Code KRIW LBSF
City Riverton Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Denver Europe/Sofia
Elevation 5,516 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 43.060000, -108.460000 42.700000, 23.410000

Riverton (RIW) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) in Riverton, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,340 kilometers (5,803 miles / 5,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 09:53 in Riverton, it's 18:53 in Sofia. With a 9-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 3,774 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Central Wyoming Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Riverton (RIW) 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 Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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