BFH
Curitiba
Brazil
10,600 km
6,587 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,600 km
6,587 mi / 5,724 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
45°
northeast

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BFH SOF
Airport Name Bacacheri Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BFH SOF
ICAO Code SBBI LBSF
City Curitiba Sofia
Country Brazil Bulgaria
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 3,057 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -25.410000, -49.230000 42.700000, 23.410000

Curitiba (BFH) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bacacheri Airport (BFH) in Curitiba, Brazil to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,600 kilometers (6,587 miles / 5,724 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 03:23 in Curitiba, it's 08:23 in Sofia. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,315 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Bacacheri Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Curitiba (BFH) follows a heading of 240° (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 Bacacheri Airport (BFH) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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