PNZ
Petrolina
Brazil
8,674 km
5,390 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,674 km
5,390 mi / 4,684 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Bahia
Heading
42°
northeast

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PNZ SOF
Airport Name Senador Nilo Coelho Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code PNZ SOF
ICAO Code SBPL LBSF
City Petrolina Sofia
Country Brazil Bulgaria
Timezone America/Bahia Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,263 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -9.360000, -40.570000 42.700000, 23.410000

Petrolina (PNZ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) in Petrolina, Brazil to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,674 kilometers (5,390 miles / 4,684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 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 10:55 in Petrolina, it's 15:55 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 Petrolina (PNZ) follows a heading of 245° (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 Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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