NUS
Norsup
Vanuatu
15,499 km
9,630 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
15,499 km
9,630 mi / 8,369 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
318°
northwest

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NUS SOF
Airport Name Norsup Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code NUS SOF
ICAO Code NVSP LBSF
City Norsup Sofia
Country Vanuatu Bulgaria
Timezone Pacific/Efate Europe/Sofia
Elevation 23 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -16.080000, 167.400000 42.700000, 23.410000

Norsup (NUS) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Norsup Airport (NUS) in Norsup, Vanuatu to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 15,499 kilometers (9,630 miles / 8,369 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Vanuatu 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 00:36 in Norsup, it's 15:36 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 1,719 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Norsup Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Norsup (NUS) follows a heading of 60° (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 Norsup Airport (NUS) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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