MXL
Mexicali
Mexico
10,639 km
6,611 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,639 km
6,611 mi / 5,745 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Tijuana
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MXL SOF
Airport Name General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code MXL SOF
ICAO Code MMML LBSF
City Mexicali Sofia
Country Mexico Bulgaria
Timezone America/Tijuana Europe/Sofia
Elevation 74 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 32.630000, -115.240000 42.700000, 23.410000

Mexicali (MXL) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) in Mexicali, Mexico to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,639 kilometers (6,611 miles / 5,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 Mexico 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 06:12 in Mexicali, it's 16:12 in Sofia. With a 10-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 1,668 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Mexicali (MXL) follows a heading of 326° (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 General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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