QNS
Porto Alegre
Brazil
11,089 km
6,890 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
11,089 km
6,890 mi / 5,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

QNS SOF
Airport Name Canoas Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code QNS SOF
ICAO Code SBCO LBSF
City Porto Alegre Sofia
Country Brazil Bulgaria
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 26 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -29.950000, -51.140000 42.700000, 23.410000

Porto Alegre (QNS) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Canoas Airport (QNS) in Porto Alegre, Brazil to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 11,089 kilometers (6,890 miles / 5,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 11:36 in Porto Alegre, it's 16:36 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 1,716 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Canoas Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Porto Alegre (QNS) 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 Canoas Airport (QNS) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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