KNQ
Kone
New Caledonia
15,706 km
9,759 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
15,706 km
9,759 mi / 8,480 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KNQ SOF
Airport Name Kone Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code KNQ SOF
ICAO Code NWWD LBSF
City Kone Sofia
Country New Caledonia Bulgaria
Timezone Pacific/Noumea Europe/Sofia
Elevation 23 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -21.050000, 164.840000 42.700000, 23.410000

Kone (KNQ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kone Airport (KNQ) in Kone, New Caledonia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 15,706 kilometers (9,759 miles / 8,480 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 New Caledonia 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 02:54 in Kone, it's 17:54 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,719 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Kone Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Kone (KNQ) follows a heading of 68° (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 Kone Airport (KNQ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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