LEC
Lencois
Brazil
8,982 km
5,581 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,982 km
5,581 mi / 4,850 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Bahia
Heading
42°
northeast

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LEC SOF
Airport Name Chapada Diamantina Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LEC SOF
ICAO Code SBLE LBSF
City Lencois Sofia
Country Brazil Bulgaria
Timezone America/Bahia Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,676 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -12.480000, -41.280000 42.700000, 23.410000

Lencois (LEC) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chapada Diamantina Airport (LEC) in Lencois, Brazil to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,982 kilometers (5,581 miles / 4,850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 20:30 in Lencois, it's 01:30 in Sofia. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Lencois (LEC) follows a heading of 243° (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 Chapada Diamantina Airport (LEC) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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