BVL
Baures
Bolivia
10,785 km
6,701 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,785 km
6,701 mi / 5,823 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/La_Paz
Heading
48°
northeast

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BVL SOF
Airport Name Baures Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BVL SOF
ICAO Code SLBA LBSF
City Baures Sofia
Country Bolivia Bulgaria
Timezone America/La_Paz Europe/Sofia
Elevation 470 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -13.580000, -63.580000 42.700000, 23.410000

Baures (BVL) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baures Airport (BVL) in Baures, Bolivia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,785 kilometers (6,701 miles / 5,823 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 Bolivia 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 08:40 in Baures, it's 14:40 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 1,272 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Baures Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Baures (BVL) follows a heading of 258° (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 Baures Airport (BVL) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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