PMW
Palmas
Brazil
9,337 km
5,802 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,337 km
5,802 mi / 5,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Araguaina
Heading
45°
northeast

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PMW SOF
Airport Name Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code PMW SOF
ICAO Code SBPJ LBSF
City Palmas Sofia
Country Brazil Bulgaria
Timezone America/Araguaina Europe/Sofia
Elevation 774 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -10.290000, -48.360000 42.700000, 23.410000

Palmas (PMW) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Airport (PMW) in Palmas, Brazil to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,337 kilometers (5,802 miles / 5,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 17:39 in Palmas, it's 22:39 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 Palmas (PMW) follows a heading of 250° (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 Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Airport (PMW) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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