SJP
Sao Jose Do Rio Preto
Brazil
10,251 km
6,369 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,251 km
6,369 mi / 5,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SJP SOF
Airport Name Sao Jose do Rio Preto Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code SJP SOF
ICAO Code SBSR LBSF
City Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Sofia
Country Brazil Bulgaria
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,784 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -20.820000, -49.410000 42.700000, 23.410000

Sao Jose Do Rio Preto (SJP) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sao Jose do Rio Preto Airport (SJP) in Sao Jose Do Rio Preto, Brazil to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,251 kilometers (6,369 miles / 5,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 17:20 in Sao Jose Do Rio Preto, it's 22:20 in Sofia. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Sao Jose Do Rio Preto (SJP) follows a heading of 243° (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 Sao Jose do Rio Preto Airport (SJP) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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