The flight distance from Betoambari Airport (BUW) in Bau Bau-Butung Island, Indonesia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 11,169 kilometers (6,940 miles / 6,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 23:20 in Bau Bau-Butung Island, it's 17:20 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 1,578 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Betoambari Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Bau Bau-Butung Island (BUW) 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 Betoambari Airport (BUW) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.