The flight distance from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,975 kilometers (6,198 miles / 5,386 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 06:56 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 12:56 in Sofia. With a 6-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 1,731 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Santos Dumont Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU) 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 Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.