COW
Coquimbo
Chile
12,579 km
7,816 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
12,579 km
7,816 mi / 6,792 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Santiago
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

COW SOF
Airport Name Tambillos Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code COW SOF
ICAO Code SCCQ LBSF
City Coquimbo Sofia
Country Chile Bulgaria
Timezone America/Santiago Europe/Sofia
Elevation 656 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -30.200000, -71.250000 42.700000, 23.410000

Coquimbo (COW) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tambillos Airport (COW) in Coquimbo, Chile to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 12,579 kilometers (7,816 miles / 6,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Chile 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 14:35 in Coquimbo, it's 19:35 in Sofia. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,086 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Tambillos Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Coquimbo (COW) follows a heading of 250° (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 Tambillos Airport (COW) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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