# Distance from Sofia (SOF) to Vina Del Mar (VAP)

> 12,793 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,793 km / 7,949 mi / 6,908 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 247° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 54° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Bulgaria) → Chile
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → South America
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 05:15 in Sofia, it's 22:15 in Vina Del Mar)
- **Elevation difference**: 642 ft (VAP is lower than SOF)

## Airports

### [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sofia, Bulgaria
- ICAO: LBSF
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Coordinates: 42.700000, 23.410000
- Elevation: 1,742 ft

### [Rodelillo Airport (VAP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vap-vina-del-mar-rodelillo-airport/1ef266df-9d32-66e6-b1e7-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Vina Del Mar, Chile
- ICAO: SCRD
- Timezone: America/Santiago
- Coordinates: -33.070000, -71.560000
- Elevation: 1,100 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 05:15 in Sofia, it's 22:15 in Vina Del Mar.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Rodelillo Airport (VAP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vap-vina-del-mar-rodelillo-airport/1ef266df-9d32-66e6-b1e7-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)