LEV
Bureta
Fiji
16,392 km
10,185 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
16,392 km
10,185 mi / 8,851 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
325°
northwest

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LEV SOF
Airport Name Levuka Airfield Sofia Airport
IATA Code LEV SOF
ICAO Code NFNB LBSF
City Bureta Sofia
Country Fiji Bulgaria
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Europe/Sofia
Elevation 11 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -17.710000, 178.760000 42.700000, 23.410000

Bureta (LEV) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Levuka Airfield (LEV) in Bureta, Fiji to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 16,392 kilometers (10,185 miles / 8,851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 08:39 in Bureta, it's 22:39 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 1,731 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Levuka Airfield.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Bureta (LEV) follows a heading of 48° (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 Levuka Airfield (LEV) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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