API
Apiay
Colombia
10,267 km
6,380 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,267 km
6,380 mi / 5,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
47°
northeast

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API SOF
Airport Name Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base Sofia Airport
IATA Code API SOF
ICAO Code SKAP LBSF
City Apiay Sofia
Country Colombia Bulgaria
Timezone America/Bogota Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,207 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 4.080000, -73.560000 42.700000, 23.410000

Apiay (API) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) in Apiay, Colombia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,267 kilometers (6,380 miles / 5,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:52 in Apiay, it's 06:52 in Sofia. With a 7-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 Apiay (API) follows a heading of 278° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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