GPO
General Pico
Argentina
12,397 km
7,703 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
12,397 km
7,703 mi / 6,694 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Argentina/Salta
Heading
52°
northeast

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GPO SOF
Airport Name General Pico Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code GPO SOF
ICAO Code SAZG LBSF
City General Pico Sofia
Country Argentina Bulgaria
Timezone America/Argentina/Salta Europe/Sofia
Elevation 459 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -35.700000, -63.760000 42.700000, 23.410000

General Pico (GPO) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Pico Airport (GPO) in General Pico, Argentina to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 12,397 kilometers (7,703 miles / 6,694 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Argentina 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 09:26 in General Pico, it's 14:26 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 1,283 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than General Pico Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to General Pico (GPO) follows a heading of 241° (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 General Pico Airport (GPO) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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