The flight distance from Salgado Filho Airport (POA) in Porto Alegre, Brazil to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 11,094 kilometers (6,894 miles / 5,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 12:23 in Porto Alegre, it's 18:23 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 1,731 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Salgado Filho Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Porto Alegre (POA) follows a heading of 238° (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 Salgado Filho Airport (POA) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.