SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
11,134 km
6,918 miles
TPQ
Tepic
Mexico
Distance
11,134 km
6,918 mi / 6,012 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SOF TPQ
Airport Name Sofia Airport Amado Nervo National Airport
IATA Code SOF TPQ
ICAO Code LBSF MMEP
City Sofia Tepic
Country Bulgaria Mexico
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Mazatlan
Elevation 1,742 ft 3,020 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 21.420000, -104.840000

Sofia (SOF) to Tepic (TPQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) in Tepic, Mexico is 11,134 kilometers (6,918 miles / 6,012 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 15:15 in Sofia, it's 06:15 in Tepic. With a 9-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 1,278 feet between the two airports. Amado Nervo National Airport sits higher than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Tepic (TPQ) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 36° (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 Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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