RIG
Rio Grande
Brazil
11,323 km
7,036 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
11,323 km
7,036 mi / 6,114 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
47°
northeast

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RIG SOF
Airport Name Rio Grande Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code RIG SOF
ICAO Code SJRG LBSF
City Rio Grande Sofia
Country Brazil Bulgaria
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 27 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -32.080000, -52.160000 42.700000, 23.410000

Rio Grande (RIG) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 11,323 kilometers (7,036 miles / 6,114 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 12:15 in Rio Grande, it's 17:15 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 1,715 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Rio Grande Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Rio Grande (RIG) follows a heading of 237° (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 Rio Grande Airport (RIG) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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