SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
13,485 km
8,379 miles
WCH
Chaiten
Chile
Distance
13,485 km
8,379 mi / 7,282 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
238°
west southwest

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SOF WCH
Airport Name Sofia Airport Chaiten Airport
IATA Code SOF WCH
ICAO Code LBSF SCTN
City Sofia Chaiten
Country Bulgaria Chile
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Santiago
Elevation 1,742 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 -42.930000, -72.700000

Sofia (SOF) to Chaiten (WCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Chaiten Airport (WCH) in Chaiten, Chile is 13,485 kilometers (8,379 miles / 7,282 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 Chile. 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 01:30 in Sofia, it's 20:30 in Chaiten. 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 1,729 feet between the two airports. Chaiten Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Chaiten (WCH) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Chaiten Airport (WCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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