SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
11,139 km
6,922 miles
SUQ
Sucua
Ecuador
Distance
11,139 km
6,922 mi / 6,015 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

SOF SUQ
Airport Name Sofia Airport Sucua Airport
IATA Code SOF SUQ
ICAO Code LBSF SESC
City Sofia Sucua
Country Bulgaria Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,742 ft 3,116 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 -2.480000, -78.170000

Sofia (SOF) to Sucua (SUQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Sucua Airport (SUQ) in Sucua, Ecuador is 11,139 kilometers (6,922 miles / 6,015 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Ecuador. 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 01:30 in Sofia, it's 18:30 in Sucua. With a 7-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 1,374 feet between the two airports. Sucua Airport sits higher than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Sucua (SUQ) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 47° (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 Sucua Airport (SUQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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