PAZ
Poza Rica
Mexico
10,738 km
6,672 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,738 km
6,672 mi / 5,798 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PAZ SOF
Airport Name El Tajin National Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code PAZ SOF
ICAO Code MMPA LBSF
City Poza Rica Sofia
Country Mexico Bulgaria
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Sofia
Elevation 497 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 20.600000, -97.460000 42.700000, 23.410000

Poza Rica (PAZ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Tajin National Airport (PAZ) in Poza Rica, Mexico to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,738 kilometers (6,672 miles / 5,798 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 01:43 in Poza Rica, it's 09:43 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 1,245 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than El Tajin National Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Poza Rica (PAZ) follows a heading of 306° (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 El Tajin National Airport (PAZ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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