BTJ
Banda Aceh-Sumatra Island
Indonesia
8,125 km
5,049 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,125 km
5,049 mi / 4,387 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BTJ SOF
Airport Name Sultan Iskandarmuda Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BTJ SOF
ICAO Code WITT LBSF
City Banda Aceh-Sumatra Island Sofia
Country Indonesia Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Jakarta Europe/Sofia
Elevation 65 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 5.520000, 95.420000 42.700000, 23.410000

Banda Aceh-Sumatra Island (BTJ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sultan Iskandarmuda Airport (BTJ) in Banda Aceh-Sumatra Island, Indonesia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,125 kilometers (5,049 miles / 4,387 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 21:55 in Banda Aceh-Sumatra Island, it's 16:55 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 1,677 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Sultan Iskandarmuda Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Banda Aceh-Sumatra Island (BTJ) follows a heading of 98° (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 Sultan Iskandarmuda Airport (BTJ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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