QAC
Castro
Brazil
10,605 km
6,590 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,605 km
6,590 mi / 5,726 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
45°
northeast

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QAC SOF
Airport Name Castro Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code QAC SOF
ICAO Code SSQT LBSF
City Castro Sofia
Country Brazil Bulgaria
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 3,314 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -24.810000, -49.960000 42.700000, 23.410000

Castro (QAC) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Castro Airport (QAC) in Castro, Brazil to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,605 kilometers (6,590 miles / 5,726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 09:48 in Castro, it's 14:48 in Sofia. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,572 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Castro Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Castro (QAC) follows a heading of 241° (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 Castro Airport (QAC) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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