SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
13,234 km
8,223 miles
ZCO
Temuco
Chile
Distance
13,234 km
8,223 mi / 7,146 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
242°
west southwest

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SOF ZCO
Airport Name Sofia Airport Maquehue Airport
IATA Code SOF ZCO
ICAO Code LBSF SCTC
City Sofia Temuco
Country Bulgaria Chile
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Santiago
Elevation 1,742 ft 304 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 -38.770000, -72.640000

Sofia (SOF) to Temuco (ZCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Maquehue Airport (ZCO) in Temuco, Chile is 13,234 kilometers (8,223 miles / 7,146 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 Chile. 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 00:44 in Sofia, it's 19:44 in Temuco. 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 1,438 feet between the two airports. Maquehue Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Temuco (ZCO) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Maquehue Airport (ZCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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