BAI
Punta Arenas
Costa Rica
10,652 km
6,619 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,652 km
6,619 mi / 5,752 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
45°
northeast

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BAI SOF
Airport Name Buenos Aires Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BAI SOF
ICAO Code MRBA LBSF
City Punta Arenas Sofia
Country Costa Rica Bulgaria
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,214 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 9.160000, -83.330000 42.700000, 23.410000

Punta Arenas (BAI) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) in Punta Arenas, Costa Rica to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,652 kilometers (6,619 miles / 5,752 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Costa Rica with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:55 in Punta Arenas, it's 16:55 in Sofia. With a 8-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 Punta Arenas (BAI) follows a heading of 288° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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