RNI
Corn Island
Nicaragua
10,395 km
6,459 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,395 km
6,459 mi / 5,613 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Managua
Heading
45°
northeast

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RNI SOF
Airport Name Corn Island Sofia Airport
IATA Code RNI SOF
ICAO Code MNCI LBSF
City Corn Island Sofia
Country Nicaragua Bulgaria
Timezone America/Managua Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 12.160000, -83.060000 42.700000, 23.410000

Corn Island (RNI) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Corn Island (RNI) in Corn Island, Nicaragua to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,395 kilometers (6,459 miles / 5,613 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Nicaragua 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 17:31 in Corn Island, it's 01:31 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 1,741 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Corn Island.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Corn Island (RNI) follows a heading of 290° (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 Corn Island (RNI) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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