AOR
Alor Satar
Malaysia
8,479 km
5,269 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,479 km
5,269 mi / 4,578 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AOR SOF
Airport Name Sultan Abdul Halim Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code AOR SOF
ICAO Code WMKA LBSF
City Alor Satar Sofia
Country Malaysia Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Europe/Sofia
Elevation 15 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 6.190000, 100.400000 42.700000, 23.410000

Alor Satar (AOR) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR) in Alor Satar, Malaysia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,479 kilometers (5,269 miles / 4,578 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Malaysia 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 04:39 in Alor Satar, it's 22:39 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,727 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Sultan Abdul Halim Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Alor Satar (AOR) follows a heading of 94° (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 Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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