NQL
Niquelandia
Brazil
9,675 km
6,012 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,675 km
6,012 mi / 5,224 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NQL SOF
Airport Name Niquelandia Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code NQL SOF
ICAO Code SWNQ LBSF
City Niquelandia Sofia
Country Brazil Bulgaria
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 2,756 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -14.430000, -48.490000 42.700000, 23.410000

Niquelandia (NQL) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Niquelandia Airport (NQL) in Niquelandia, Brazil to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,675 kilometers (6,012 miles / 5,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 14:58 in Niquelandia, it's 19:58 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 1,014 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Niquelandia Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Niquelandia (NQL) follows a heading of 247° (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 Niquelandia Airport (NQL) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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