JCK
Julia Creek Airport
Australia
13,837 km
8,598 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
13,837 km
8,598 mi / 7,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JCK SOF
Airport Name Julia Creek Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code JCK SOF
ICAO Code YJLC LBSF
City N/A Sofia
Country Australia Bulgaria
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Europe/Sofia
Elevation 404 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -20.670000, 141.720000 42.700000, 23.410000

Julia Creek Airport (JCK) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Julia Creek Airport (JCK) in Julia Creek Airport, Australia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 13,837 kilometers (8,598 miles / 7,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 13:37 in Julia Creek Airport, it's 05:37 in Sofia. With a 8-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 1,338 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Julia Creek Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Julia Creek Airport (JCK) follows a heading of 87° (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 Julia Creek Airport (JCK) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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