PYA
Velasquez
Colombia
10,198 km
6,337 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,198 km
6,337 mi / 5,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
47°
northeast

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PYA SOF
Airport Name Velasquez Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code PYA SOF
ICAO Code SKVL LBSF
City Velasquez Sofia
Country Colombia Bulgaria
Timezone America/Bogota Europe/Sofia
Elevation 566 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 5.940000, -74.460000 42.700000, 23.410000

Velasquez (PYA) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Velasquez Airport (PYA) in Velasquez, Colombia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,198 kilometers (6,337 miles / 5,507 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 12:58 in Velasquez, it's 19:58 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,176 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Velasquez Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Velasquez (PYA) follows a heading of 280° (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 Velasquez Airport (PYA) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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