CYW
Celaya
Mexico
10,965 km
6,813 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,965 km
6,813 mi / 5,921 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
38°
northeast

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CYW SOF
Airport Name Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code CYW SOF
ICAO Code MMCY LBSF
City Celaya Sofia
Country Mexico Bulgaria
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Sofia
Elevation 5,709 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 20.550000, -100.890000 42.700000, 23.410000

Celaya (CYW) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) in Celaya, Mexico to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,965 kilometers (6,813 miles / 5,921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:46 in Celaya, it's 14:46 in Sofia. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,967 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Celaya (CYW) follows a heading of 309° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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