APY
Alto Parnaiba
Brazil
9,056 km
5,627 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,056 km
5,627 mi / 4,890 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
44°
northeast

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APY SOF
Airport Name Alto Parnaiba Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code APY SOF
ICAO Code SNAI LBSF
City Alto Parnaiba Sofia
Country Brazil Bulgaria
Timezone America/Fortaleza Europe/Sofia
Elevation 968 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -9.080000, -45.950000 42.700000, 23.410000

Alto Parnaiba (APY) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alto Parnaiba Airport (APY) in Alto Parnaiba, Brazil to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,056 kilometers (5,627 miles / 4,890 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Brazil 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 14:59 in Alto Parnaiba, it's 19:59 in Sofia. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Alto Parnaiba (APY) follows a heading of 249° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Alto Parnaiba Airport (APY) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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