LDC
Lindeman Island
Australia
14,416 km
8,958 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
14,416 km
8,958 mi / 7,784 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Lindeman
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LDC SOF
Airport Name Lindeman Island Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LDC SOF
ICAO Code YLIN LBSF
City Lindeman Island Sofia
Country Australia Bulgaria
Timezone Australia/Lindeman Europe/Sofia
Elevation 0 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -20.450000, 149.040000 42.700000, 23.410000

Lindeman Island (LDC) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lindeman Island Airport (LDC) in Lindeman Island, Australia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 14,416 kilometers (8,958 miles / 7,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 09:30 in Lindeman Island, it's 01:30 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 1,742 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Lindeman Island Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Lindeman Island (LDC) follows a heading of 82° (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 Lindeman Island Airport (LDC) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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