SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
9,285 km
5,770 miles
TXF
Teixeira De Freitas
Brazil
Distance
9,285 km
5,770 mi / 5,014 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
239°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

SOF TXF
Airport Name Sofia Airport Teixeira de Freitas Airport
IATA Code SOF TXF
ICAO Code LBSF SNTF
City Sofia Teixeira De Freitas
Country Bulgaria Brazil
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Bahia
Elevation 1,742 ft 344 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 -17.520000, -39.670000

Sofia (SOF) to Teixeira De Freitas (TXF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Teixeira de Freitas Airport (TXF) in Teixeira De Freitas, Brazil is 9,285 kilometers (5,770 miles / 5,014 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 23:11 in Sofia, it's 18:11 in Teixeira De Freitas. 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 1,398 feet between the two airports. Teixeira de Freitas Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Teixeira De Freitas (TXF) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 41° (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 Teixeira de Freitas Airport (TXF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.