SJZ
Velas
Portugal
4,305 km
2,675 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
4,305 km
2,675 mi / 2,325 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Atlantic/Azores
Heading
67°
east northeast

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SJZ SOF
Airport Name Sao Jorge Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code SJZ SOF
ICAO Code LPSJ LBSF
City Velas Sofia
Country Portugal Bulgaria
Timezone Atlantic/Azores Europe/Sofia
Elevation 311 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 38.670000, -28.180000 42.700000, 23.410000

Velas (SJZ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) in Velas, Portugal to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 4,305 kilometers (2,675 miles / 2,325 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Portugal with Bulgaria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:17 in Velas, it's 11:17 in Sofia. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,431 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Sao Jorge Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Velas (SJZ) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). 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 Jorge Airport (SJZ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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