The flight distance from Laucala Island Airport (LUC) in Laucala Island, Fiji to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 16,395 kilometers (10,187 miles / 8,852 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 00:48 in Laucala Island, it's 14:48 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 1,732 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Laucala Island Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Laucala Island (LUC) 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 Laucala Island Airport (LUC) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.