OEM
Paloemeu
Suriname
8,845 km
5,496 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,845 km
5,496 mi / 4,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Paramaribo
Heading
47°
northeast

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OEM SOF
Airport Name Vincent Fayks Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code OEM SOF
ICAO Code SMPA LBSF
City Paloemeu Sofia
Country Suriname Bulgaria
Timezone America/Paramaribo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 714 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 3.350000, -55.440000 42.700000, 23.410000

Paloemeu (OEM) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Vincent Fayks Airport (OEM) in Paloemeu, Suriname to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,845 kilometers (5,496 miles / 4,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Suriname 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 16:34 in Paloemeu, it's 21:34 in Sofia. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,028 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Vincent Fayks Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Paloemeu (OEM) follows a heading of 265° (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 Vincent Fayks Airport (OEM) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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