RND
Universal City
United States
10,018 km
6,225 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,018 km
6,225 mi / 5,409 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
39°
northeast

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RND SOF
Airport Name Randolph Afb Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code RND SOF
ICAO Code KRND LBSF
City Universal City Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Sofia
Elevation 761 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 29.530000, -98.280000 42.700000, 23.410000

Universal City (RND) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Randolph Afb Airport (RND) in Universal City, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,018 kilometers (6,225 miles / 5,409 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 10:53 in Universal City, it's 18:53 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.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Universal City (RND) follows a heading of 312° (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 Randolph Afb Airport (RND) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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