AXL
Alexandria Homestead Airport
Australia
13,316 km
8,274 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
13,316 km
8,274 mi / 7,190 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
309°
northwest

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AXL SOF
Airport Name Alexandria Homestead Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code AXL SOF
ICAO Code YALX LBSF
City N/A Sofia
Country Australia Bulgaria
Timezone Australia/Darwin Europe/Sofia
Elevation 0 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -19.060000, 136.710000 42.700000, 23.410000

Alexandria Homestead Airport (AXL) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alexandria Homestead Airport (AXL) in Alexandria Homestead Airport, Australia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 13,316 kilometers (8,274 miles / 7,190 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 17:56 in Alexandria Homestead Airport, it's 10:26 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,742 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Alexandria Homestead Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Alexandria Homestead Airport (AXL) 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 Alexandria Homestead Airport (AXL) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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