FLW
Santa Cruz das Flores
Portugal
4,506 km
2,800 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
4,506 km
2,800 mi / 2,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Atlantic/Azores
Heading
67°
east northeast

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FLW SOF
Airport Name Flores Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code FLW SOF
ICAO Code LPFL LBSF
City Santa Cruz das Flores Sofia
Country Portugal Bulgaria
Timezone Atlantic/Azores Europe/Sofia
Elevation 112 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 39.460000, -31.130000 42.700000, 23.410000

Santa Cruz das Flores (FLW) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Flores Airport (FLW) in Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 4,506 kilometers (2,800 miles / 2,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Portugal with Bulgaria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:23 in Santa Cruz das Flores, it's 08:23 in Sofia. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,630 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Flores Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Santa Cruz das Flores (FLW) follows a heading of 285° (west 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 Flores Airport (FLW) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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