FOR
Fortaleza
Brazil
8,065 km
5,011 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,065 km
5,011 mi / 4,355 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
43°
northeast

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FOR SOF
Airport Name Pinto Martins International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code FOR SOF
ICAO Code SBFZ LBSF
City Fortaleza Sofia
Country Brazil Bulgaria
Timezone America/Fortaleza Europe/Sofia
Elevation 82 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -3.780000, -38.530000 42.700000, 23.410000

Fortaleza (FOR) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) in Fortaleza, Brazil to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,065 kilometers (5,011 miles / 4,355 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil 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 01:52 in Fortaleza, it's 06:52 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 1,660 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Pinto Martins International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Fortaleza (FOR) follows a heading of 247° (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 Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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