ALD
Fortaleza
Peru
11,107 km
6,901 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
11,107 km
6,901 mi / 5,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Lima
Heading
48°
northeast

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ALD SOF
Airport Name Alerta Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code ALD SOF
ICAO Code SPAR LBSF
City Fortaleza Sofia
Country Peru Bulgaria
Timezone America/Lima Europe/Sofia
Elevation 797 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -11.680000, -69.330000 42.700000, 23.410000

Fortaleza (ALD) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alerta Airport (ALD) in Fortaleza, Peru to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 11,107 kilometers (6,901 miles / 5,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:15 in Fortaleza, it's 15:15 in Sofia. 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.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Fortaleza (ALD) follows a heading of 263° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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