BKP
Barkly Downs Airport
Australia
13,559 km
8,425 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
13,559 km
8,425 mi / 7,321 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
308°
northwest

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BKP SOF
Airport Name Barkly Downs Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BKP SOF
ICAO Code YBAW LBSF
City N/A Sofia
Country Australia Bulgaria
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Europe/Sofia
Elevation 810 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -20.500000, 138.470000 42.700000, 23.410000

Barkly Downs Airport (BKP) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barkly Downs Airport (BKP) in Barkly Downs Airport, Australia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 13,559 kilometers (8,425 miles / 7,321 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 21:29 in Barkly Downs Airport, it's 13:29 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 Barkly Downs Airport (BKP) 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 Barkly Downs Airport (BKP) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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