CNR
Chanaral
Chile
12,265 km
7,621 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
12,265 km
7,621 mi / 6,623 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Santiago
Heading
51°
northeast

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CNR SOF
Airport Name Chanaral Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code CNR SOF
ICAO Code SCRA LBSF
City Chanaral Sofia
Country Chile Bulgaria
Timezone America/Santiago Europe/Sofia
Elevation 97 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -26.330000, -70.610000 42.700000, 23.410000

Chanaral (CNR) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chanaral Airport (CNR) in Chanaral, Chile to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 12,265 kilometers (7,621 miles / 6,623 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Chile 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 09:46 in Chanaral, it's 14:46 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 1,645 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Chanaral Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Chanaral (CNR) follows a heading of 252° (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 Chanaral Airport (CNR) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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