SLW
Saltillo
Mexico
10,528 km
6,542 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,528 km
6,542 mi / 5,684 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Monterrey
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SLW SOF
Airport Name Plan De Guadalupe International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code SLW SOF
ICAO Code MMIO LBSF
City Saltillo Sofia
Country Mexico Bulgaria
Timezone America/Monterrey Europe/Sofia
Elevation 4,778 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 25.550000, -100.930000 42.700000, 23.410000

Saltillo (SLW) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Plan De Guadalupe International Airport (SLW) in Saltillo, Mexico to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,528 kilometers (6,542 miles / 5,684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Mexico with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:19 in Saltillo, it's 00:19 in Sofia. With a 8-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 3,036 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Plan De Guadalupe International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Saltillo (SLW) follows a heading of 312° (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 Plan De Guadalupe International Airport (SLW) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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