LBU
Labuan
Malaysia
9,758 km
6,063 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,758 km
6,063 mi / 5,269 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
313°
northwest

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LBU SOF
Airport Name Labuan Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LBU SOF
ICAO Code WBKL LBSF
City Labuan Sofia
Country Malaysia Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Kuching Europe/Sofia
Elevation 101 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 5.300000, 115.250000 42.700000, 23.410000

Labuan (LBU) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Labuan Airport (LBU) in Labuan, Malaysia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,758 kilometers (6,063 miles / 5,269 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Malaysia with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:43 in Labuan, it's 09:43 in Sofia. With a 6-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 1,641 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Labuan Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Labuan (LBU) follows a heading of 85° (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 Labuan Airport (LBU) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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