BNS
Barinas
Venezuela
9,653 km
5,998 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,653 km
5,998 mi / 5,212 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Caracas
Heading
47°
northeast

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BNS SOF
Airport Name Barinas Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BNS SOF
ICAO Code SVBI LBSF
City Barinas Sofia
Country Venezuela Bulgaria
Timezone America/Caracas Europe/Sofia
Elevation 666 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 8.620000, -70.220000 42.700000, 23.410000

Barinas (BNS) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barinas Airport (BNS) in Barinas, Venezuela to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,653 kilometers (5,998 miles / 5,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Venezuela 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 12:03 in Barinas, it's 18:03 in Sofia. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,076 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Barinas Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Barinas (BNS) follows a heading of 279° (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 Barinas Airport (BNS) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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