The flight distance from Santa Cruz Airport (SNZ) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,015 kilometers (6,223 miles / 5,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 03:16 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:16 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 1,732 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Santa Cruz Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Rio De Janeiro (SNZ) 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 Santa Cruz Airport (SNZ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.