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MRO to SZR: distance & flight time
Masterton (Hood Airport) → Stara Zagora (Stara Zagora Airport)
10,893 mi
17,530 km · 9,465 nm
21h 49m
estimated nonstop flight time
-11h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
10,893 miles nonstop takes roughly 21h 49m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 11-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MRO — Hood Airport · Masterton, New Zealand
- SZR — Stara Zagora Airport · Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MRO
- PPQ · Paraparaumu Airport34 mi away
- PMR · Palmerston North Airport45 mi away
- WLG · Wellington International Airport50 mi away
- OHA · RNZAF Base Ohakea55 mi away
Near SZR
- JAM · Bezmer Air Base36 mi away
- PDV · Plovdiv International Airport46 mi away
- GOZ · Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport54 mi away
- BOJ · Burgas Airport96 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MRO from SZR?
The flight distance from Masterton (MRO) to Stara Zagora (SZR) is 10,893 miles (17,530 km, 9,465 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MRO to SZR?
A nonstop flight takes about 21h 49m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from MRO to SZR?
Nonstop service on MRO–SZR depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 21h 49m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Masterton and Stara Zagora?
Stara Zagora is 11 hours behind Masterton.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MRO to SZR?
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Why are some MRO to SZR fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MRO–SZR tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.