# Distance from Sofia (SOF) to Vallenar (VLR)

> 12,433 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,433 km / 7,725 mi / 6,713 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 251° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 52° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Bulgaria) → Chile
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → South America
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 14:18 in Sofia, it's 07:18 in Vallenar)
- **Elevation difference**: 17 ft (VLR 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

### [Vallenar Airport (VLR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vlr-vallenar-vallenar-airport/1ef266df-9bb6-63bc-bdf1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Vallenar, Chile
- ICAO: SCLL
- Timezone: America/Santiago
- Coordinates: -28.600000, -70.760000
- Elevation: 1,725 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 14:18 in Sofia, it's 07:18 in Vallenar.
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)
- [Vallenar Airport (VLR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vlr-vallenar-vallenar-airport/1ef266df-9bb6-63bc-bdf1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)