CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
9,762 km
6,066 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,762 km
6,066 mi / 5,271 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CNF SOF
Airport Name Tancredo Neves International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code CNF SOF
ICAO Code SBCF LBSF
City Belo Horizonte Sofia
Country Brazil Bulgaria
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 2,715 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -19.620000, -43.970000 42.700000, 23.410000

Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,762 kilometers (6,066 miles / 5,271 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 02:56 in Belo Horizonte, it's 07:56 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 Belo Horizonte (CNF) 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 Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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