The flight distance from Santa Elena de Uairen Airport (SNV) in Santa Elena de Uairen Airport, Venezuela to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,220 kilometers (5,729 miles / 4,979 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Venezuela 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 13:58 in Santa Elena de Uairen Airport, it's 19:58 in Sofia. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,196 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Santa Elena de Uairen Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Santa Elena de Uairen Airport (SNV) follows a heading of 270° (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 Elena de Uairen Airport (SNV) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.