RML
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,792 km
4,221 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
6,792 km
4,221 mi / 3,668 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RML SOF
Airport Name Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code RML SOF
ICAO Code VCCC LBSF
City Colombo Sofia
Country Sri Lanka Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 22 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 6.820000, 79.890000 42.700000, 23.410000

Colombo (RML) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 6,792 kilometers (4,221 miles / 3,668 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:25 in Colombo, it's 16:55 in Sofia. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,720 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Colombo (RML) follows a heading of 109° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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