CUZ
Cusco
Peru
11,456 km
7,118 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
11,456 km
7,118 mi / 6,186 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Lima
Heading
49°
northeast

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CUZ SOF
Airport Name Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code CUZ SOF
ICAO Code SPZO LBSF
City Cusco Sofia
Country Peru Bulgaria
Timezone America/Lima Europe/Sofia
Elevation 10,860 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -13.540000, -71.940000 42.700000, 23.410000

Cusco (CUZ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) in Cusco, Peru to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 11,456 kilometers (7,118 miles / 6,186 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Peru 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 08:15 in Cusco, it's 15:15 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 9,118 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Cusco (CUZ) follows a heading of 263° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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