LIM
Lima
Peru
11,766 km
7,311 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
11,766 km
7,311 mi / 6,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Lima
Heading
49°
northeast

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LIM SOF
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LIM SOF
ICAO Code SPJC LBSF
City Lima Sofia
Country Peru Bulgaria
Timezone America/Lima Europe/Sofia
Elevation 113 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 42.700000, 23.410000

Lima (LIM) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 11,766 kilometers (7,311 miles / 6,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Peru 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 00:56 in Lima, it's 07:56 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 1,629 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 268° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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