BKQ
Blackall
Australia
14,393 km
8,943 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
14,393 km
8,943 mi / 7,772 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
306°
northwest

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BKQ SOF
Airport Name Blackall Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BKQ SOF
ICAO Code YBCK LBSF
City Blackall Sofia
Country Australia Bulgaria
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Europe/Sofia
Elevation 928 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -24.430000, 145.430000 42.700000, 23.410000

Blackall (BKQ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Blackall Airport (BKQ) in Blackall, Australia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 14,393 kilometers (8,943 miles / 7,772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 02:11 in Blackall, it's 18:11 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 Blackall (BKQ) follows a heading of 88° (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 Blackall Airport (BKQ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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