FRB
Forbes
Australia
15,136 km
9,405 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
15,136 km
9,405 mi / 8,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FRB SOF
Airport Name Forbes Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code FRB SOF
ICAO Code YFBS LBSF
City Forbes Sofia
Country Australia Bulgaria
Timezone Australia/Sydney Europe/Sofia
Elevation 760 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -33.360000, 147.940000 42.700000, 23.410000

Forbes (FRB) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Forbes Airport (FRB) in Forbes, Australia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 15,136 kilometers (9,405 miles / 8,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:16 in Forbes, it's 17:16 in Sofia. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Forbes (FRB) follows a heading of 97° (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 Forbes Airport (FRB) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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