BYM
Bayamo
Cuba
9,264 km
5,756 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,264 km
5,756 mi / 5,002 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Havana
Heading
47°
northeast

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BYM SOF
Airport Name Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BYM SOF
ICAO Code MUBY LBSF
City Bayamo Sofia
Country Cuba Bulgaria
Timezone America/Havana Europe/Sofia
Elevation 203 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 20.400000, -76.620000 42.700000, 23.410000

Bayamo (BYM) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport (BYM) in Bayamo, Cuba to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,264 kilometers (5,756 miles / 5,002 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 Cuba 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 06:15 in Bayamo, it's 13:15 in Sofia. With a 7-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 1,539 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Bayamo (BYM) follows a heading of 292° (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 Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport (BYM) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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