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Flights from Sofia to Rio de Janeiro
There are no direct flights from Sofia to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or London, about 16h 13m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 07m
Sofia to Rio de Janeiro at a glance
Fastest journey16h 07mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or London
Best ways to fly from Sofia to Rio de Janeiro
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 9,969 km6,191 miles
- Journey time
- 16h 07mestimate
- Time difference
- -5hRio de Janeiro vs Sofia
- Currency in Rio de Janeiro
- BRL
- Airports
- SOF → GIG, SDU
Flights from Sofia to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Sofia to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, London and Madrid. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Sofia to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 07m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,969 km.
Where do you change planes between Sofia and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), London (LHR), Madrid (MAD) and Rome (FCO). Bulgaria Air flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sofia and Rio de Janeiro?
Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Sofia and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 5 hours behind Sofia.
