LER
Leinster Airport
Australia
12,624 km
7,844 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
12,624 km
7,844 mi / 6,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Perth
Heading
307°
northwest

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LER SOF
Airport Name Leinster Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LER SOF
ICAO Code YLST LBSF
City N/A Sofia
Country Australia Bulgaria
Timezone Australia/Perth Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,631 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -27.840000, 120.700000 42.700000, 23.410000

Leinster Airport (LER) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leinster Airport (LER) in Leinster Airport, Australia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 12,624 kilometers (7,844 miles / 6,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 07:30 in Leinster Airport, it's 01:30 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.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Leinster Airport (LER) follows a heading of 107° (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 Leinster Airport (LER) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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