SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
12,457 km
7,740 miles
UAQ
San Juan
Argentina
Distance
12,457 km
7,740 mi / 6,726 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

SOF UAQ
Airport Name Sofia Airport Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport
IATA Code SOF UAQ
ICAO Code LBSF SANU
City Sofia San Juan
Country Bulgaria Argentina
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Argentina/San_Juan
Elevation 1,742 ft 1,958 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 -31.570000, -68.420000

Sofia (SOF) to San Juan (UAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) in San Juan, Argentina is 12,457 kilometers (7,740 miles / 6,726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 Argentina. 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 18:09 in Sofia, it's 13:09 in San Juan. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Juan (UAQ) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 52° (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 Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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