ILQ
Ilo
Peru
11,711 km
7,277 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
11,711 km
7,277 mi / 6,323 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Lima
Heading
49°
northeast

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ILQ SOF
Airport Name Ilo Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code ILQ SOF
ICAO Code SPLO LBSF
City Ilo Sofia
Country Peru Bulgaria
Timezone America/Lima Europe/Sofia
Elevation 72 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -17.700000, -71.340000 42.700000, 23.410000

Ilo (ILQ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ilo Airport (ILQ) in Ilo, Peru to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 11,711 kilometers (7,277 miles / 6,323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Peru 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 12:58 in Ilo, it's 19:58 in Sofia. With a 7-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 1,670 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Ilo Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Ilo (ILQ) follows a heading of 260° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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