LEA
Exmouth
Australia
11,715 km
7,279 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
11,715 km
7,279 mi / 6,325 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Perth
Heading
310°
northwest

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LEA SOF
Airport Name Learmonth Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LEA SOF
ICAO Code YPLM LBSF
City Exmouth Sofia
Country Australia Bulgaria
Timezone Australia/Perth Europe/Sofia
Elevation 19 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -22.240000, 114.090000 42.700000, 23.410000

Exmouth (LEA) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Learmonth Airport (LEA) in Exmouth, Australia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 11,715 kilometers (7,279 miles / 6,325 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 21:00 in Exmouth, it's 15:00 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 1,723 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Learmonth Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Exmouth (LEA) follows a heading of 106° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Learmonth Airport (LEA) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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