BCI
Barcaldine
Australia
14,326 km
8,902 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
14,326 km
8,902 mi / 7,736 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BCI SOF
Airport Name Barcaldine Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BCI SOF
ICAO Code YBAR LBSF
City Barcaldine Sofia
Country Australia Bulgaria
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Europe/Sofia
Elevation 878 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -23.570000, 145.310000 42.700000, 23.410000

Barcaldine (BCI) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcaldine Airport (BCI) in Barcaldine, Australia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 14,326 kilometers (8,902 miles / 7,736 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 21:48 in Barcaldine, it's 13:48 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.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Barcaldine (BCI) follows a heading of 87° (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 Barcaldine Airport (BCI) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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