QCH
Colatina
Brazil
9,513 km
5,911 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,513 km
5,911 mi / 5,137 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
41°
northeast

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QCH SOF
Airport Name Colatina Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code QCH SOF
ICAO Code SNCX LBSF
City Colatina Sofia
Country Brazil Bulgaria
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 492 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -19.490000, -40.580000 42.700000, 23.410000

Colatina (QCH) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Colatina Airport (QCH) in Colatina, Brazil to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,513 kilometers (5,911 miles / 5,137 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 19:44 in Colatina, it's 00:44 in Sofia. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,250 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Colatina Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Colatina (QCH) follows a heading of 238° (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 Colatina Airport (QCH) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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