The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport (STM) in Santarem, Brazil is 9,231 kilometers (5,736 miles / 4,985 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 Brazil. 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 18:24 in Sofia, it's 12:24 in Santarem. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,544 feet between the two airports. Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Santarem (STM) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 46° (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 Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport (STM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.