LUW
Luwok-Celebes Island
Indonesia
10,850 km
6,742 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,850 km
6,742 mi / 5,858 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
313°
northwest

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LUW SOF
Airport Name Bubung Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LUW SOF
ICAO Code WAMW LBSF
City Luwok-Celebes Island Sofia
Country Indonesia Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Makassar Europe/Sofia
Elevation 56 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -1.040000, 122.770000 42.700000, 23.410000

Luwok-Celebes Island (LUW) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bubung Airport (LUW) in Luwok-Celebes Island, Indonesia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,850 kilometers (6,742 miles / 5,858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Indonesia 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 21:00 in Luwok-Celebes Island, it's 15:00 in Sofia. With a 6-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 1,686 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Bubung Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Luwok-Celebes Island (LUW) follows a heading of 84° (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 Bubung Airport (LUW) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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