IQQ
Iquique
Chile
11,822 km
7,346 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
11,822 km
7,346 mi / 6,384 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Santiago
Heading
50°
northeast

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IQQ SOF
Airport Name Diego Aracena Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code IQQ SOF
ICAO Code SCDA LBSF
City Iquique Sofia
Country Chile Bulgaria
Timezone America/Santiago Europe/Sofia
Elevation 155 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -20.540000, -70.180000 42.700000, 23.410000

Iquique (IQQ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Diego Aracena Airport (IQQ) in Iquique, Chile to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 11,822 kilometers (7,346 miles / 6,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Chile 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 12:54 in Iquique, it's 17:54 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 1,587 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Diego Aracena Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Iquique (IQQ) follows a heading of 257° (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 Diego Aracena Airport (IQQ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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