SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
9,445 km
5,869 miles
TFL
Teofilo Otoni
Brazil
Distance
9,445 km
5,869 mi / 5,100 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
240°
west southwest

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SOF TFL
Airport Name Sofia Airport Juscelino Kubitscheck Airport
IATA Code SOF TFL
ICAO Code LBSF SNTO
City Sofia Teofilo Otoni
Country Bulgaria Brazil
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,742 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 -17.890000, -41.510000

Sofia (SOF) to Teofilo Otoni (TFL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Juscelino Kubitscheck Airport (TFL) in Teofilo Otoni, Brazil is 9,445 kilometers (5,869 miles / 5,100 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 21:15 in Sofia, it's 16:15 in Teofilo Otoni. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Teofilo Otoni (TFL) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 42° (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 Juscelino Kubitscheck Airport (TFL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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