LKB
Lakeba Island
Fiji
16,579 km
10,302 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
16,579 km
10,302 mi / 8,952 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LKB SOF
Airport Name Lakeba Island Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LKB SOF
ICAO Code NFNK LBSF
City Lakeba Island Sofia
Country Fiji Bulgaria
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Europe/Sofia
Elevation 280 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -18.200000, -178.820000 42.700000, 23.410000

Lakeba Island (LKB) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lakeba Island Airport (LKB) in Lakeba Island, Fiji to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 16,579 kilometers (10,302 miles / 8,952 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 20:26 in Lakeba Island, it's 10:26 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 1,462 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Lakeba Island Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Lakeba Island (LKB) follows a heading of 44° (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 Lakeba Island Airport (LKB) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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