SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
9,136 km
5,677 miles
SOM
San Tome Airport
Venezuela
Distance
9,136 km
5,677 mi / 4,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
275°
west

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SOF SOM
Airport Name Sofia Airport San Tome Airport
IATA Code SOF SOM
ICAO Code LBSF SVST
City Sofia N/A
Country Bulgaria Venezuela
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Caracas
Elevation 1,742 ft 861 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 8.950000, -64.150000

Sofia (SOF) to San Tome Airport (SOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to San Tome Airport (SOM) in San Tome Airport, Venezuela is 9,136 kilometers (5,677 miles / 4,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:03 in Sofia, it's 14:03 in San Tome Airport. 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.

The return flight from San Tome Airport (SOM) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 48° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sofia Airport (SOF) and San Tome Airport (SOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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