PLU
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
9,779 km
6,077 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,779 km
6,077 mi / 5,280 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PLU SOF
Airport Name Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code PLU SOF
ICAO Code SBBH LBSF
City Belo Horizonte Sofia
Country Brazil Bulgaria
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 2,589 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -19.850000, -43.950000 42.700000, 23.410000

Belo Horizonte (PLU) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,779 kilometers (6,077 miles / 5,280 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Brazil 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 03:23 in Belo Horizonte, it's 08:23 in Sofia. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Belo Horizonte (PLU) follows a heading of 240° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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