# Distance from Jaque (JQE) to Sofia (SOF)

> 10,373 km · estimated flight time 13h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,373 km / 6,446 mi / 5,601 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 13h
- **Heading**: 46° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 283° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Panama) → Bulgaria
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 12:13 in Jaque, it's 20:13 in Sofia)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,713 ft (SOF is higher than JQE)

## Airports

### [Jaque Airport (JQE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jqe-jaque-jaque-airport/1ef266df-64f3-63b6-b590-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Jaque, Panama
- ICAO: MPJE
- Timezone: America/Panama
- Coordinates: 7.520000, -78.160000
- Elevation: 29 ft

### [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sofia, Bulgaria
- ICAO: LBSF
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Coordinates: 42.700000, 23.410000
- Elevation: 1,742 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 12:13 in Jaque, it's 20:13 in Sofia.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Jaque Airport (JQE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jqe-jaque-jaque-airport/1ef266df-64f3-63b6-b590-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)