NVA
Neiva
Colombia
10,493 km
6,520 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,493 km
6,520 mi / 5,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
47°
northeast

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NVA SOF
Airport Name Benito Salas Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code NVA SOF
ICAO Code SKNV LBSF
City Neiva Sofia
Country Colombia Bulgaria
Timezone America/Bogota Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,464 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 2.950000, -75.290000 42.700000, 23.410000

Neiva (NVA) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benito Salas Airport (NVA) in Neiva, Colombia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,493 kilometers (6,520 miles / 5,666 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 Colombia 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 07:05 in Neiva, it's 14:05 in Sofia. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Neiva (NVA) follows a heading of 278° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Benito Salas Airport (NVA) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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