PAV
Paulo Afonso
Brazil
8,507 km
5,286 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,507 km
5,286 mi / 4,593 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Maceio
Heading
42°
northeast

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PAV SOF
Airport Name Paulo Afonso Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code PAV SOF
ICAO Code SBUF LBSF
City Paulo Afonso Sofia
Country Brazil Bulgaria
Timezone America/Maceio Europe/Sofia
Elevation 883 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -9.400000, -38.250000 42.700000, 23.410000

Paulo Afonso (PAV) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Paulo Afonso Airport (PAV) in Paulo Afonso, Brazil to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,507 kilometers (5,286 miles / 4,593 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 18:11 in Paulo Afonso, it's 23:11 in Sofia. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Paulo Afonso (PAV) follows a heading of 243° (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 Paulo Afonso Airport (PAV) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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