MQK
San Matias
Bolivia
10,584 km
6,576 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,584 km
6,576 mi / 5,715 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/La_Paz
Heading
47°
northeast

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MQK SOF
Airport Name San Matias Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code MQK SOF
ICAO Code SLTI LBSF
City San Matias Sofia
Country Bolivia Bulgaria
Timezone America/La_Paz Europe/Sofia
Elevation 403 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -16.340000, -58.400000 42.700000, 23.410000

San Matias (MQK) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Matias Airport (MQK) in San Matias, Bolivia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,584 kilometers (6,576 miles / 5,715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Bolivia 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 16:58 in San Matias, it's 22:58 in Sofia. With a 6-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 1,339 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than San Matias Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to San Matias (MQK) follows a heading of 253° (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 San Matias Airport (MQK) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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