QCO
Colon
Cuba
9,408 km
5,846 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,408 km
5,846 mi / 5,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Havana
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

QCO SOF
Airport Name Colon Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code QCO SOF
ICAO Code MUCO LBSF
City Colon Sofia
Country Cuba Bulgaria
Timezone America/Havana Europe/Sofia
Elevation 0 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 22.710000, -80.920000 42.700000, 23.410000

Colon (QCO) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Colon Airport (QCO) in Colon, Cuba to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,408 kilometers (5,846 miles / 5,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Cuba with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:26 in Colon, it's 10:26 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 1,742 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Colon Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Colon (QCO) follows a heading of 296° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Colon Airport (QCO) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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