BTH
Batam Island
Indonesia
9,165 km
5,695 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,165 km
5,695 mi / 4,949 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
313°
northwest

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BTH SOF
Airport Name Hang Nadim Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BTH SOF
ICAO Code WIDD LBSF
City Batam Island Sofia
Country Indonesia Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Jakarta Europe/Sofia
Elevation 126 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 1.120000, 104.120000 42.700000, 23.410000

Batam Island (BTH) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hang Nadim Airport (BTH) in Batam Island, Indonesia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,165 kilometers (5,695 miles / 4,949 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Indonesia with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:15 in Batam Island, it's 15:15 in Sofia. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,616 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Hang Nadim Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Batam Island (BTH) 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 Hang Nadim Airport (BTH) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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