The flight distance from Alton Downs Airport (AWN) in Alton Downs Airport, Australia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 14,026 kilometers (8,715 miles / 7,573 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 18:56 in Alton Downs Airport, it's 10:26 in Sofia. With a 8.5-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 1,742 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Alton Downs Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Alton Downs Airport (AWN) 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 Alton Downs Airport (AWN) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.