The flight distance from General Bartolome Salom International Airport (PBL) in General Bartolome Salom International Airport, Venezuela to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,339 kilometers (5,803 miles / 5,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Venezuela 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 23:41 in General Bartolome Salom International Airport, it's 05:41 in Sofia. With a 6-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 1,710 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than General Bartolome Salom International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to General Bartolome Salom International Airport (PBL) follows a heading of 279° (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 General Bartolome Salom International Airport (PBL) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.