JPA
Joao Pessoa
Brazil
8,079 km
5,020 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,079 km
5,020 mi / 4,362 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

JPA SOF
Airport Name Presidente Castro Pinto Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code JPA SOF
ICAO Code SBJP LBSF
City Joao Pessoa Sofia
Country Brazil Bulgaria
Timezone America/Fortaleza Europe/Sofia
Elevation 217 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -7.150000, -34.950000 42.700000, 23.410000

Joao Pessoa (JPA) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Castro Pinto Airport (JPA) in Joao Pessoa, Brazil to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,079 kilometers (5,020 miles / 4,362 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 08:56 in Joao Pessoa, it's 13:56 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 1,525 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Presidente Castro Pinto Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Joao Pessoa (JPA) follows a heading of 242° (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 Presidente Castro Pinto Airport (JPA) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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