LBS
Labasa Airport
Fiji
16,312 km
10,136 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
16,312 km
10,136 mi / 8,808 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
327°
north northwest

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LBS SOF
Airport Name Labasa Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LBS SOF
ICAO Code NFNL LBSF
City N/A Sofia
Country Fiji Bulgaria
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Europe/Sofia
Elevation 44 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -16.470000, 179.340000 42.700000, 23.410000

Labasa Airport (LBS) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Labasa Airport (LBS) in Labasa Airport, Fiji to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 16,312 kilometers (10,136 miles / 8,808 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Fiji 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 00:30 in Labasa Airport, it's 14:30 in Sofia. With a 10-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 1,698 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Labasa Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Labasa Airport (LBS) follows a heading of 45° (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 Labasa Airport (LBS) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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