# Distance from Canela (QCN) to Sofia (SOF)

> 11,023 km · estimated flight time 14h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,023 km / 6,849 mi / 5,952 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 14h
- **Heading**: 46° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 238° (west southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Brazil) → Bulgaria
- **Intercontinental**: South America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 01:37 in Canela, it's 07:37 in Sofia)
- **Elevation difference**: 981 ft (SOF is lower than QCN)

## Airports

### [Canela Airport (QCN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/qcn-canela-canela-airport/1ef266df-c67b-6958-958f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Canela, Brazil
- ICAO: SSCN
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Coordinates: -29.370000, -50.830000
- Elevation: 2,723 ft

### [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sofia, Bulgaria
- ICAO: LBSF
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Coordinates: 42.700000, 23.410000
- Elevation: 1,742 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 01:37 in Canela, it's 07:37 in Sofia.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Canela Airport (QCN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/qcn-canela-canela-airport/1ef266df-c67b-6958-958f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)