SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
10,016 km
6,224 miles
TLU
Tolu
Colombia
Distance
10,016 km
6,224 mi / 5,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
283°
west northwest

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SOF TLU
Airport Name Sofia Airport Tolu Airport
IATA Code SOF TLU
ICAO Code LBSF SKTL
City Sofia Tolu
Country Bulgaria Colombia
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Bogota
Elevation 1,742 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 9.510000, -75.590000

Sofia (SOF) to Tolu (TLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Tolu Airport (TLU) in Tolu, Colombia is 10,016 kilometers (6,224 miles / 5,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Colombia. 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 14:46 in Sofia, it's 07:46 in Tolu. With a 7-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 1,726 feet between the two airports. Tolu Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Tolu (TLU) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 47° (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 Tolu Airport (TLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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