SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,885 km
5,521 miles
VAL
Valenca
Brazil
Distance
8,885 km
5,521 mi / 4,797 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
241°
west southwest

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SOF VAL
Airport Name Sofia Airport Valenca Airport
IATA Code SOF VAL
ICAO Code LBSF SNVB
City Sofia Valenca
Country Bulgaria Brazil
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Fortaleza
Elevation 1,742 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 -13.300000, -38.990000

Sofia (SOF) to Valenca (VAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Valenca Airport (VAL) in Valenca, Brazil is 8,885 kilometers (5,521 miles / 4,797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 13:12 in Sofia, it's 08:12 in Valenca. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,721 feet between the two airports. Valenca Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Valenca (VAL) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 41° (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 Valenca Airport (VAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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