POI
Potosi
Bolivia
11,397 km
7,082 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
11,397 km
7,082 mi / 6,154 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/La_Paz
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

POI SOF
Airport Name Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code POI SOF
ICAO Code SLPO LBSF
City Potosi Sofia
Country Bolivia Bulgaria
Timezone America/La_Paz Europe/Sofia
Elevation 12,913 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -19.540000, -65.720000 42.700000, 23.410000

Potosi (POI) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) in Potosi, Bolivia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 11,397 kilometers (7,082 miles / 6,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Bolivia 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 05:31 in Potosi, it's 11:31 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 11,171 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Potosi (POI) follows a heading of 255° (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 Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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