MON
Mount Cook Airport
New Zealand
17,335 km
10,771 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
17,335 km
10,771 mi / 9,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
279°
west

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MON SOF
Airport Name Mount Cook Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code MON SOF
ICAO Code NZMC LBSF
City N/A Sofia
Country New Zealand Bulgaria
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Sofia
Elevation 2,153 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -43.770000, 170.130000 42.700000, 23.410000

Mount Cook Airport (MON) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Cook Airport (MON) in Mount Cook Airport, New Zealand to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 17,335 kilometers (10,771 miles / 9,360 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 New Zealand 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 17:52 in Mount Cook Airport, it's 06:52 in Sofia. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Mount Cook Airport (MON) 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 Mount Cook Airport (MON) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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