The flight distance from Nowra Airport (NOA) in Nowra Airport, Australia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 15,431 kilometers (9,588 miles / 8,332 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Australia 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 04:58 in Nowra Airport, it's 19:58 in Sofia. With a 9-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 1,342 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Nowra Airport.

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