SMA
Vila do Porto
Portugal
4,139 km
2,572 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
4,139 km
2,572 mi / 2,235 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Atlantic/Azores
Heading
66°
east northeast

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SMA SOF
Airport Name Santa Maria Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code SMA SOF
ICAO Code LPAZ LBSF
City Vila do Porto Sofia
Country Portugal Bulgaria
Timezone Atlantic/Azores Europe/Sofia
Elevation 308 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 36.970000, -25.170000 42.700000, 23.410000

Vila do Porto (SMA) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santa Maria Airport (SMA) in Vila do Porto, Portugal to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 4,139 kilometers (2,572 miles / 2,235 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Portugal with Bulgaria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:44 in Vila do Porto, it's 00:44 in Sofia. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,434 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Santa Maria Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Vila do Porto (SMA) follows a heading of 278° (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 Santa Maria Airport (SMA) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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