LHI
Lereh-Papua Island
Indonesia
12,387 km
7,697 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
12,387 km
7,697 mi / 6,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
315°
northwest

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LHI SOF
Airport Name Lereh Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LHI SOF
ICAO Code WAJL LBSF
City Lereh-Papua Island Sofia
Country Indonesia Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Jayapura Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,317 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -3.130000, 139.940000 42.700000, 23.410000

Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lereh Airport (LHI) in Lereh-Papua Island, Indonesia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 12,387 kilometers (7,697 miles / 6,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Indonesia 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 18:04 in Lereh-Papua Island, it's 11:04 in Sofia. With a 7-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 Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Lereh Airport (LHI) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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