APU
Apucarana
Brazil
10,613 km
6,595 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,613 km
6,595 mi / 5,731 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
45°
northeast

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APU SOF
Airport Name Apucarana Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code APU SOF
ICAO Code SSAP LBSF
City Apucarana Sofia
Country Brazil Bulgaria
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 2,641 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -23.610000, -51.380000 42.700000, 23.410000

Apucarana (APU) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Apucarana Airport (APU) in Apucarana, Brazil to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,613 kilometers (6,595 miles / 5,731 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Brazil 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 09:40 in Apucarana, it's 14:40 in Sofia. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Apucarana (APU) follows a heading of 243° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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