SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
10,726 km
6,665 miles
TIJ
Tijuana
Mexico
Distance
10,726 km
6,665 mi / 5,791 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SOF TIJ
Airport Name Sofia Airport General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport
IATA Code SOF TIJ
ICAO Code LBSF MMTJ
City Sofia Tijuana
Country Bulgaria Mexico
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Tijuana
Elevation 1,742 ft 489 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 32.540000, -116.970000

Sofia (SOF) to Tijuana (TIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) in Tijuana, Mexico is 10,726 kilometers (6,665 miles / 5,791 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North 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 10:03 in Tijuana. With a 10-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 1,253 feet between the two airports. General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Tijuana (TIJ) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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