BQW
Balgo Hill Airport
Australia
12,678 km
7,878 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
12,678 km
7,878 mi / 6,846 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Perth
Heading
309°
northwest

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BQW SOF
Airport Name Balgo Hill Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BQW SOF
ICAO Code YBGO LBSF
City N/A Sofia
Country Australia Bulgaria
Timezone Australia/Perth Europe/Sofia
Elevation 439 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -20.150000, 127.970000 42.700000, 23.410000

Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) in Balgo Hill Airport, Australia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 12,678 kilometers (7,878 miles / 6,846 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 17:42 in Balgo Hill Airport, it's 11:42 in Sofia. With a 6-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 1,303 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Balgo Hill Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) follows a heading of 96° (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 Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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