# Distance from Velas (SJZ) to Sofia (SOF)

> 4,305 km · estimated flight time 6h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,305 km / 2,675 mi / 2,325 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 67° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 282° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Portugal) → Bulgaria
- **Time difference**: +3h (When it's 17:49 in Velas, it's 20:49 in Sofia)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,431 ft (SOF is higher than SJZ)

## Airports

### [Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sjz-velas-sao-jorge-airport/1ef266df-55fb-6714-bf94-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Velas, Portugal
- ICAO: LPSJ
- Timezone: Atlantic/Azores
- Coordinates: 38.670000, -28.180000
- Elevation: 311 ft

### [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sofia, Bulgaria
- ICAO: LBSF
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Coordinates: 42.700000, 23.410000
- Elevation: 1,742 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 17:49 in Velas, it's 20:49 in Sofia.
The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sjz-velas-sao-jorge-airport/1ef266df-55fb-6714-bf94-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)