ITQ
Itaqui
Brazil
11,411 km
7,091 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
11,411 km
7,091 mi / 6,162 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ITQ SOF
Airport Name Itaqui Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code ITQ SOF
ICAO Code SSIQ LBSF
City Itaqui Sofia
Country Brazil Bulgaria
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 230 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -29.170000, -56.540000 42.700000, 23.410000

Itaqui (ITQ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Itaqui Airport (ITQ) in Itaqui, Brazil to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 11,411 kilometers (7,091 miles / 6,162 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 19:44 in Itaqui, it's 00:44 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 1,512 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Itaqui Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Itaqui (ITQ) follows a heading of 242° (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 Itaqui Airport (ITQ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.