LPQ
Luang Phabang
Laos
7,623 km
4,737 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
7,623 km
4,737 mi / 4,116 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Vientiane
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LPQ SOF
Airport Name Luang Phabang International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LPQ SOF
ICAO Code VLLB LBSF
City Luang Phabang Sofia
Country Laos Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Vientiane Europe/Sofia
Elevation 955 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 19.900000, 102.160000 42.700000, 23.410000

Luang Phabang (LPQ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) in Luang Phabang, Laos to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 7,623 kilometers (4,737 miles / 4,116 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Laos 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 15:26 in Luang Phabang, it's 10:26 in Sofia. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Luang Phabang (LPQ) follows a heading of 82° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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