SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
9,353 km
5,812 miles
VLN
Valencia
Venezuela
Distance
9,353 km
5,812 mi / 5,050 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
278°
west

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SOF VLN
Airport Name Sofia Airport Arturo Michelena International Airport
IATA Code SOF VLN
ICAO Code LBSF SVVA
City Sofia Valencia
Country Bulgaria Venezuela
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Caracas
Elevation 1,742 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 10.150000, -67.930000

Sofia (SOF) to Valencia (VLN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) in Valencia, Venezuela is 9,353 kilometers (5,812 miles / 5,050 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Venezuela. 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 21:34 in Sofia, it's 15:34 in Valencia. 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.

The return flight from Valencia (VLN) 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 Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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