RTC
Ratnagiri Airport
India
5,492 km
3,413 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,492 km
3,413 mi / 2,966 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
312°
northwest

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RTC SOF
Airport Name Ratnagiri Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code RTC SOF
ICAO Code VARG LBSF
City N/A Sofia
Country India Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Europe/Sofia
Elevation 305 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 17.010000, 73.330000 42.700000, 23.410000

Ratnagiri Airport (RTC) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ratnagiri Airport (RTC) in Ratnagiri Airport, India to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,492 kilometers (3,413 miles / 2,966 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 India 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 11:12 in Ratnagiri Airport, it's 07:42 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 1,437 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Ratnagiri Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Ratnagiri Airport (RTC) follows a heading of 105° (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 Ratnagiri Airport (RTC) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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