ABU
Atambua-Timor Island
Indonesia
11,628 km
7,225 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
11,628 km
7,225 mi / 6,279 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
312°
northwest

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ABU SOF
Airport Name Haliwen Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code ABU SOF
ICAO Code WRKA LBSF
City Atambua-Timor Island Sofia
Country Indonesia Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Makassar Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,027 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -9.070000, 124.910000 42.700000, 23.410000

Atambua-Timor Island (ABU) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Haliwen Airport (ABU) in Atambua-Timor Island, Indonesia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 11,628 kilometers (7,225 miles / 6,279 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Indonesia with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:07 in Atambua-Timor Island, it's 17:07 in Sofia. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Atambua-Timor Island (ABU) follows a heading of 89° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Haliwen Airport (ABU) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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