The flight distance from Placido de Castro Airport (RBR) in Rio Branco, Brazil to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,856 kilometers (6,746 miles / 5,862 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 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 21:53 in Rio Branco, it's 05:53 in Sofia. With a 8-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 1,109 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Placido de Castro Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Rio Branco (RBR) follows a heading of 264° (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 Placido de Castro Airport (RBR) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.