The flight distance from Glen Innes Airport (GLI) in Glen Innes Airport, Australia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 15,234 kilometers (9,466 miles / 8,226 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 00:49 in Glen Innes Airport, it's 17:49 in Sofia. With a 7-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 1,691 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Glen Innes Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Glen Innes Airport (GLI) follows a heading of 90° (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 Glen Innes Airport (GLI) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.