LOC
Lock
Australia
14,163 km
8,800 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
14,163 km
8,800 mi / 7,647 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LOC SOF
Airport Name Lock Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LOC SOF
ICAO Code YLOK LBSF
City Lock Sofia
Country Australia Bulgaria
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Europe/Sofia
Elevation 350 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -33.540000, 135.690000 42.700000, 23.410000

Lock (LOC) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lock Airport (LOC) in Lock, Australia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 14,163 kilometers (8,800 miles / 7,647 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 08:49 in Lock, it's 00:19 in Sofia. With a 8.5-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 1,392 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Lock Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Lock (LOC) follows a heading of 104° (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 Lock Airport (LOC) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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