AYL
Anthony Lagoon Airport
Australia
13,147 km
8,169 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
13,147 km
8,169 mi / 7,099 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
309°
northwest

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AYL SOF
Airport Name Anthony Lagoon Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code AYL SOF
ICAO Code YANL LBSF
City N/A Sofia
Country Australia Bulgaria
Timezone Australia/Darwin Europe/Sofia
Elevation 0 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -18.020000, 135.540000 42.700000, 23.410000

Anthony Lagoon Airport (AYL) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Anthony Lagoon Airport (AYL) in Anthony Lagoon Airport, Australia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 13,147 kilometers (8,169 miles / 7,099 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 08:05 in Anthony Lagoon Airport, it's 00:35 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 Anthony Lagoon Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Anthony Lagoon Airport (AYL) 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 Anthony Lagoon Airport (AYL) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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