IGU
Foz Do Iguacu
Brazil
10,992 km
6,830 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,992 km
6,830 mi / 5,935 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
47°
northeast

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IGU SOF
Airport Name Cataratas International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code IGU SOF
ICAO Code SBFI LBSF
City Foz Do Iguacu Sofia
Country Brazil Bulgaria
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 786 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -25.600000, -54.480000 42.700000, 23.410000

Foz Do Iguacu (IGU) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cataratas International Airport (IGU) in Foz Do Iguacu, Brazil to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,992 kilometers (6,830 miles / 5,935 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 13:39 in Foz Do Iguacu, it's 18:39 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 Foz Do Iguacu (IGU) follows a heading of 243° (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 Cataratas International Airport (IGU) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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