QIQ
Rio Claro
Brazil
10,245 km
6,366 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,245 km
6,366 mi / 5,532 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
44°
northeast

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QIQ SOF
Airport Name Rio Claro Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code QIQ SOF
ICAO Code SDRK LBSF
City Rio Claro Sofia
Country Brazil Bulgaria
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,991 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -22.430000, -47.560000 42.700000, 23.410000

Rio Claro (QIQ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rio Claro Airport (QIQ) in Rio Claro, Brazil to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,245 kilometers (6,366 miles / 5,532 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 10:16 in Rio Claro, it's 15:16 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 Rio Claro (QIQ) follows a heading of 241° (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 Rio Claro Airport (QIQ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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