BQQ
Barra
Brazil
9,006 km
5,596 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,006 km
5,596 mi / 4,863 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Bahia
Heading
43°
northeast

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BQQ SOF
Airport Name Barra Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BQQ SOF
ICAO Code SNBX LBSF
City Barra Sofia
Country Brazil Bulgaria
Timezone America/Bahia Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,345 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -11.080000, -43.150000 42.700000, 23.410000

Barra (BQQ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barra Airport (BQQ) in Barra, Brazil to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,006 kilometers (5,596 miles / 4,863 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 10:15 in Barra, it's 15:15 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 Barra (BQQ) follows a heading of 246° (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 Barra Airport (BQQ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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