RUR
Rurutu Airport
French Polynesia
17,710 km
11,004 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
17,710 km
11,004 mi / 9,562 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
11°
north

Airport Comparison

RUR SOF
Airport Name Rurutu Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code RUR SOF
ICAO Code NTAR LBSF
City N/A Sofia
Country French Polynesia Bulgaria
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Sofia
Elevation 18 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -22.430000, -151.360000 42.700000, 23.410000

Rurutu Airport (RUR) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rurutu Airport (RUR) in Rurutu Airport, French Polynesia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 17,710 kilometers (11,004 miles / 9,562 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 French Polynesia with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:58 in Rurutu Airport, it's 19:58 in Sofia. With a 12-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 1,724 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Rurutu Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Rurutu Airport (RUR) follows a heading of 346° (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 Rurutu Airport (RUR) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.