QNV
Nova Iguacu
Brazil
9,982 km
6,203 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,982 km
6,203 mi / 5,390 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
43°
northeast

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QNV SOF
Airport Name Aeroclube Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code QNV SOF
ICAO Code SDNY LBSF
City Nova Iguacu Sofia
Country Brazil Bulgaria
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 164 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -22.750000, -43.460000 42.700000, 23.410000

Nova Iguacu (QNV) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aeroclube Airport (QNV) in Nova Iguacu, Brazil to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,982 kilometers (6,203 miles / 5,390 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 00:42 in Nova Iguacu, it's 05:42 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 1,578 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Aeroclube Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Nova Iguacu (QNV) follows a heading of 238° (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 Aeroclube Airport (QNV) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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