PZO
Puerto Ordaz-Ciudad Guayana
Venezuela
9,072 km
5,637 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,072 km
5,637 mi / 4,898 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Caracas
Heading
48°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

PZO SOF
Airport Name General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code PZO SOF
ICAO Code SVPR LBSF
City Puerto Ordaz-Ciudad Guayana Sofia
Country Venezuela Bulgaria
Timezone America/Caracas Europe/Sofia
Elevation 472 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 8.290000, -62.760000 42.700000, 23.410000

Puerto Ordaz-Ciudad Guayana (PZO) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport (PZO) in Puerto Ordaz-Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,072 kilometers (5,637 miles / 4,898 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Venezuela 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 01:35 in Puerto Ordaz-Ciudad Guayana, it's 08:35 in Sofia. With a 7-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 1,270 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Puerto Ordaz-Ciudad Guayana (PZO) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport (PZO) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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