IDK
Indulkana Airport
Australia
13,571 km
8,433 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
13,571 km
8,433 mi / 7,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
305°
northwest

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IDK SOF
Airport Name Indulkana Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code IDK SOF
ICAO Code YIDK LBSF
City N/A Sofia
Country Australia Bulgaria
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Europe/Sofia
Elevation 401 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -26.970000, 133.320000 42.700000, 23.410000

Indulkana Airport (IDK) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indulkana Airport (IDK) in Indulkana Airport, Australia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 13,571 kilometers (8,433 miles / 7,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 10:48 in Indulkana Airport, it's 02:18 in Sofia. With a 8.5-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 1,341 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Indulkana Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Indulkana Airport (IDK) follows a heading of 99° (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 Indulkana Airport (IDK) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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