PLL
Manaus
Brazil
9,708 km
6,032 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,708 km
6,032 mi / 5,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Manaus
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PLL SOF
Airport Name Ponta Pelada Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code PLL SOF
ICAO Code SBMN LBSF
City Manaus Sofia
Country Brazil Bulgaria
Timezone America/Manaus Europe/Sofia
Elevation 267 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -3.150000, -59.990000 42.700000, 23.410000

Manaus (PLL) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ponta Pelada Airport (PLL) in Manaus, Brazil to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,708 kilometers (6,032 miles / 5,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 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 13:58 in Manaus, it's 19:58 in Sofia. With a 6-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 1,475 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Ponta Pelada Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Manaus (PLL) follows a heading of 263° (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 Ponta Pelada Airport (PLL) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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