NDA
Banda Island
Indonesia
8,293 km
5,153 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,293 km
5,153 mi / 4,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
313°
northwest

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NDA SOF
Airport Name Banda Airport Kepulauan Sofia Airport
IATA Code NDA SOF
ICAO Code WAPC LBSF
City Banda Island Sofia
Country Indonesia Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Jakarta Europe/Sofia
Elevation 49 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 5.120000, 97.120000 42.700000, 23.410000

Banda Island (NDA) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Banda Airport Kepulauan (NDA) in Banda Island, Indonesia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,293 kilometers (5,153 miles / 4,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 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 11:51 in Banda Island, it's 06:51 in Sofia. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,693 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Banda Airport Kepulauan.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Banda Island (NDA) follows a heading of 97° (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 Banda Airport Kepulauan (NDA) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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