Distance From Juan Santamaría International Airport to Sofia Airport, SJO - SOF Distance

The distance from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 6621 miles or 10655 kilometers or 5750 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from San José (Alajuela) ( Costa Rica ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San José (Alajuela) and Sofia takes around 15 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport, San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 15 hours 13 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • SJO - SOF

Kilometers		10655 km
Statute Miles		6621 miles
Nautical Miles		5750 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 13 minutes

Juan Santamaría International Airport to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - SJO to SOF Flight Path

Location of Juan Santamaría International Airport & Sofia Airport is given below.
Click the map to view San José (Alajuela) to Sofia nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica and Sofia, Bulgaria. .

Nonstop flight route between San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica and Sofia, Bulgaria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SJO - SOF

Time difference between San José (Alajuela) (Costa Rica) and Sofia (Bulgaria) is 8 Hours.
Sofia time is 8 Hours ahead of San José (Alajuela).

Location	Local Time
San José (Alajuela) (Costa Rica)	2025-01-15, 05:44:30 CST
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2025-01-15, 13:44:30 EET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO / MROC) San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria