The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA) in Varadero, Cuba is 9,421 kilometers (5,854 miles / 5,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Cuba. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:14 in Sofia, it's 21:14 in Varadero. With a 7-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 1,532 feet between the two airports. Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Varadero (VRA) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 46° (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 Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.