SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
10,412 km
6,470 miles
TJL
Tres Lagoas
Brazil
Distance
10,412 km
6,470 mi / 5,622 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

SOF TJL
Airport Name Sofia Airport Plinio Alarcom Airport
IATA Code SOF TJL
ICAO Code LBSF SBTG
City Sofia Tres Lagoas
Country Bulgaria Brazil
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Campo_Grande
Elevation 1,742 ft 1,075 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 -20.750000, -51.680000

Sofia (SOF) to Tres Lagoas (TJL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Plinio Alarcom Airport (TJL) in Tres Lagoas, Brazil is 10,412 kilometers (6,470 miles / 5,622 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 Bulgaria with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:30 in Sofia, it's 12:30 in Tres Lagoas. 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.

The return flight from Tres Lagoas (TJL) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 45° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sofia Airport (SOF) and Plinio Alarcom Airport (TJL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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