NLD
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
10,279 km
6,387 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,279 km
6,387 mi / 5,550 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NLD SOF
Airport Name Quetzalcoatl International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code NLD SOF
ICAO Code MMNL LBSF
City Nuevo Laredo Sofia
Country Mexico Bulgaria
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Sofia
Elevation 484 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 27.440000, -99.570000 42.700000, 23.410000

Nuevo Laredo (NLD) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quetzalcoatl International Airport (NLD) in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,279 kilometers (6,387 miles / 5,550 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 08:09 in Nuevo Laredo, it's 16:09 in Sofia. With a 8-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 1,258 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Quetzalcoatl International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Nuevo Laredo (NLD) follows a heading of 312° (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 Quetzalcoatl International Airport (NLD) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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