The flight distance from Lamen Bay Airport (LNB) in Lamen Bay, Vanuatu to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 15,594 kilometers (9,690 miles / 8,420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Vanuatu 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 04:58 in Lamen Bay, it's 19:58 in Sofia. With a 9-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 1,735 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Lamen Bay Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Lamen Bay (LNB) follows a heading of 60° (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 Lamen Bay Airport (LNB) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.