SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
11,191 km
6,954 miles
VAH
Vallegrande
Bolivia
Distance
11,191 km
6,954 mi / 6,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

SOF VAH
Airport Name Sofia Airport Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport
IATA Code SOF VAH
ICAO Code LBSF SLVG
City Sofia Vallegrande
Country Bulgaria Bolivia
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/La_Paz
Elevation 1,742 ft 6,551 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 -18.480000, -64.100000

Sofia (SOF) to Vallegrande (VAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport (VAH) in Vallegrande, Bolivia is 11,191 kilometers (6,954 miles / 6,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 Bolivia. 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 05:42 in Sofia, it's 23:42 in Vallegrande. 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 4,809 feet between the two airports. Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport sits higher than Sofia Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Vallegrande (VAH) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 48° (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 Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport (VAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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