CIQ
Chiquimula
Guatemala
10,666 km
6,628 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,666 km
6,628 mi / 5,759 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Guatemala
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CIQ SOF
Airport Name Chiquimula Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code CIQ SOF
ICAO Code MGCQ LBSF
City Chiquimula Sofia
Country Guatemala Bulgaria
Timezone America/Guatemala Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,484 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 14.830000, -89.520000 42.700000, 23.410000

Chiquimula (CIQ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chiquimula Airport (CIQ) in Chiquimula, Guatemala to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,666 kilometers (6,628 miles / 5,759 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Guatemala 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 02:07 in Chiquimula, it's 10:07 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 Chiquimula (CIQ) follows a heading of 296° (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 Chiquimula Airport (CIQ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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