BTU
Bintulu
Malaysia
9,740 km
6,052 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,740 km
6,052 mi / 5,259 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
313°
northwest

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BTU SOF
Airport Name Bintulu Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BTU SOF
ICAO Code WBGB LBSF
City Bintulu Sofia
Country Malaysia Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Kuching Europe/Sofia
Elevation 74 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 3.120000, 113.020000 42.700000, 23.410000

Bintulu (BTU) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bintulu Airport (BTU) in Bintulu, Malaysia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,740 kilometers (6,052 miles / 5,259 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 Malaysia 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 17:58 in Bintulu, it's 11:58 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 1,668 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Bintulu Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Bintulu (BTU) 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 Bintulu Airport (BTU) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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