ING
El Calafate
Argentina
13,859 km
8,611 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
13,859 km
8,611 mi / 7,483 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ING SOF
Airport Name Lago Argentino Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code ING SOF
ICAO Code SAWA LBSF
City El Calafate Sofia
Country Argentina Bulgaria
Timezone America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos Europe/Sofia
Elevation 732 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -50.340000, -72.250000 42.700000, 23.410000

El Calafate (ING) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lago Argentino Airport (ING) in El Calafate, Argentina to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 13,859 kilometers (8,611 miles / 7,483 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Argentina 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 14:59 in El Calafate, it's 19:59 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 1,010 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Lago Argentino Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to El Calafate (ING) follows a heading of 231° (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 Lago Argentino Airport (ING) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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