JQE
Jaque
Panama
10,373 km
6,446 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,373 km
6,446 mi / 5,601 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Panama
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

JQE SOF
Airport Name Jaque Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code JQE SOF
ICAO Code MPJE LBSF
City Jaque Sofia
Country Panama Bulgaria
Timezone America/Panama Europe/Sofia
Elevation 29 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 7.520000, -78.160000 42.700000, 23.410000

Jaque (JQE) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jaque Airport (JQE) in Jaque, Panama to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,373 kilometers (6,446 miles / 5,601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Panama with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:20 in Jaque, it's 17:20 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 1,713 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Jaque Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Jaque (JQE) follows a heading of 283° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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