RAO
Ribeirao Preto
Brazil
10,158 km
6,312 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,158 km
6,312 mi / 5,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

RAO SOF
Airport Name Leite Lopes Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code RAO SOF
ICAO Code SBRP LBSF
City Ribeirao Preto Sofia
Country Brazil Bulgaria
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,806 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -21.140000, -47.780000 42.700000, 23.410000

Ribeirao Preto (RAO) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leite Lopes Airport (RAO) in Ribeirao Preto, Brazil to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,158 kilometers (6,312 miles / 5,485 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 13:30 in Ribeirao Preto, it's 18:30 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 Ribeirao Preto (RAO) follows a heading of 242° (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 Leite Lopes Airport (RAO) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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