RKS
Rock Springs
United States
9,504 km
5,905 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,504 km
5,905 mi / 5,132 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
33°
north northeast

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RKS SOF
Airport Name Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code RKS SOF
ICAO Code KRKS LBSF
City Rock Springs Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Denver Europe/Sofia
Elevation 6,765 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 41.590000, -109.070000 42.700000, 23.410000

Rock Springs (RKS) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) in Rock Springs, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,504 kilometers (5,905 miles / 5,132 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 09:38 in Rock Springs, it's 18:38 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 5,023 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Rock Springs (RKS) follows a heading of 326° (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 Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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