SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
12,973 km
8,061 miles
ZLR
Linares
Chile
Distance
12,973 km
8,061 mi / 7,005 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
245°
west southwest

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SOF ZLR
Airport Name Sofia Airport Municipal de Linares Airport
IATA Code SOF ZLR
ICAO Code LBSF SCLN
City Sofia Linares
Country Bulgaria Chile
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Santiago
Elevation 1,742 ft 591 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 -35.860000, -71.550000

Sofia (SOF) to Linares (ZLR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Municipal de Linares Airport (ZLR) in Linares, Chile is 12,973 kilometers (8,061 miles / 7,005 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 11:42 in Sofia, it's 06:42 in Linares. 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 1,151 feet between the two airports. Municipal de Linares Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Linares (ZLR) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 55° (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 Municipal de Linares Airport (ZLR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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