CEB
Lapu-Lapu City
Philippines
10,079 km
6,263 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,079 km
6,263 mi / 5,442 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Manila
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CEB SOF
Airport Name Mactan Cebu International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code CEB SOF
ICAO Code RPVM LBSF
City Lapu-Lapu City Sofia
Country Philippines Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Manila Europe/Sofia
Elevation 31 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 10.310000, 123.980000 42.700000, 23.410000

Lapu-Lapu City (CEB) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) in Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,079 kilometers (6,263 miles / 5,442 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Philippines 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 04:39 in Lapu-Lapu City, it's 22:39 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 1,711 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Mactan Cebu International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Lapu-Lapu City (CEB) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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