Distance From São José Airport to Sofia Airport

The distance from São José Airport () to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 5741 miles or 9239 kilometers or 4986 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Santarém ( Brazil ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santarém and Sofia takes around 13 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from São José Airport, Santarém, Brazil to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 13 hours 11 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - SOF

Kilometers		9239 km
Statute Miles		5741 miles
Nautical Miles		4986 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 11 minutes

São José Airport to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - to SOF Flight Path

Location of São José Airport & Sofia Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Santarém to Sofia nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Santarém, Brazil and Sofia, Bulgaria. .

Nonstop flight route between Santarém, Brazil and Sofia, Bulgaria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SOF

Time difference between Santarém (Brazil) and Sofia (Bulgaria) is 5 Hours.
Sofia time is 5 Hours ahead of Santarém.

Location	Local Time
Santarém (Brazil)	2025-12-16, 09:47:59 -03
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2025-12-16, 14:47:59 EET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

São José Airport ( / SNSH) Santarém, Brazil

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria