MBT
Masbate
Philippines
9,893 km
6,147 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,893 km
6,147 mi / 5,342 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Manila
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MBT SOF
Airport Name Moises R. Espinosa Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code MBT SOF
ICAO Code RPVJ LBSF
City Masbate Sofia
Country Philippines Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Manila Europe/Sofia
Elevation 26 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 12.370000, 123.630000 42.700000, 23.410000

Masbate (MBT) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moises R. Espinosa Airport (MBT) in Masbate, Philippines to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,893 kilometers (6,147 miles / 5,342 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Philippines 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 06:48 in Masbate, it's 00:48 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 1,716 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Moises R. Espinosa Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Masbate (MBT) follows a heading of 74° (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 Moises R. Espinosa Airport (MBT) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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