RUY
Ruinas de Copan
Honduras
10,638 km
6,610 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,638 km
6,610 mi / 5,744 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Tegucigalpa
Heading
43°
northeast

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RUY SOF
Airport Name Copan Ruinas Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code RUY SOF
ICAO Code MHRU LBSF
City Ruinas de Copan Sofia
Country Honduras Bulgaria
Timezone America/Tegucigalpa Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,990 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 14.840000, -89.140000 42.700000, 23.410000

Ruinas de Copan (RUY) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) in Ruinas de Copan, Honduras to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,638 kilometers (6,610 miles / 5,744 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Honduras 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 07:36 in Ruinas de Copan, it's 15:36 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 Ruinas de Copan (RUY) follows a heading of 296° (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 Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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