ASP
Alice Springs
Australia
13,411 km
8,333 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
13,411 km
8,333 mi / 7,241 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ASP SOF
Airport Name Alice Springs Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code ASP SOF
ICAO Code YBAS LBSF
City Alice Springs Sofia
Country Australia Bulgaria
Timezone Australia/Darwin Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,789 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -23.810000, 133.900000 42.700000, 23.410000

Alice Springs (ASP) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) in Alice Springs, Australia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 13,411 kilometers (8,333 miles / 7,241 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:45 in Alice Springs, it's 15:15 in Sofia. With a 7.5-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 Alice Springs (ASP) follows a heading of 95° (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 Alice Springs Airport (ASP) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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