PCH
Palacios
Honduras
10,237 km
6,361 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,237 km
6,361 mi / 5,527 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Tegucigalpa
Heading
44°
northeast

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PCH SOF
Airport Name Palacios Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code PCH SOF
ICAO Code MHPC LBSF
City Palacios Sofia
Country Honduras Bulgaria
Timezone America/Tegucigalpa Europe/Sofia
Elevation 30 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 15.960000, -84.940000 42.700000, 23.410000

Palacios (PCH) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palacios Airport (PCH) in Palacios, Honduras to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,237 kilometers (6,361 miles / 5,527 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Honduras 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 10:53 in Palacios, it's 18:53 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 1,712 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Palacios Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Palacios (PCH) follows a heading of 294° (west 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 Palacios Airport (PCH) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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