# Distance from Colima (CLQ) to Sofia (SOF)

> 11,248 km · estimated flight time 14h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,248 km / 6,989 mi / 6,073 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 14h
- **Heading**: 37° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 310° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Mexico) → Bulgaria
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +9h (When it's 22:03 in Colima, it's 07:03 in Sofia)
- **Elevation difference**: 725 ft (SOF is lower than CLQ)

## Airports

### [Lic. Miguel de la Madrid Airport (CLQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/clq-colima-lic-miguel-de-la-madrid-airport/1ef266df-618c-6a6a-9893-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Colima, Mexico
- ICAO: MMIA
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
- Coordinates: 19.280000, -103.580000
- Elevation: 2,467 ft

### [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sofia, Bulgaria
- ICAO: LBSF
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Coordinates: 42.700000, 23.410000
- Elevation: 1,742 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 22:03 in Colima, it's 07:03 in Sofia.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Lic. Miguel de la Madrid Airport (CLQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/clq-colima-lic-miguel-de-la-madrid-airport/1ef266df-618c-6a6a-9893-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)