BBL
Ballera Airport
Australia
14,288 km
8,878 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
14,288 km
8,878 mi / 7,715 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
304°
northwest

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BBL SOF
Airport Name Ballera Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BBL SOF
ICAO Code YLLE LBSF
City N/A Sofia
Country Australia Bulgaria
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Europe/Sofia
Elevation 385 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -27.410000, 141.810000 42.700000, 23.410000

Ballera Airport (BBL) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ballera Airport (BBL) in Ballera Airport, Australia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 14,288 kilometers (8,878 miles / 7,715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 23:15 in Ballera Airport, it's 15:15 in Sofia. With a 8-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 1,357 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Ballera Airport.

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

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