OAX
Oaxaca
Mexico
10,997 km
6,833 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,997 km
6,833 mi / 5,938 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

OAX SOF
Airport Name Xoxocotlan International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code OAX SOF
ICAO Code MMOX LBSF
City Oaxaca Sofia
Country Mexico Bulgaria
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Sofia
Elevation 4,989 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 17.000000, -96.730000 42.700000, 23.410000

Oaxaca (OAX) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX) in Oaxaca, Mexico to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,997 kilometers (6,833 miles / 5,938 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 Mexico with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:05 in Oaxaca, it's 14:05 in Sofia. With a 8-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 3,247 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Xoxocotlan International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Oaxaca (OAX) follows a heading of 303° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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