PBO
Paraburdoo
Australia
12,069 km
7,499 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
12,069 km
7,499 mi / 6,517 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Perth
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PBO SOF
Airport Name Paraburdoo Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code PBO SOF
ICAO Code YPBO LBSF
City Paraburdoo Sofia
Country Australia Bulgaria
Timezone Australia/Perth Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,406 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -23.170000, 117.750000 42.700000, 23.410000

Paraburdoo (PBO) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Paraburdoo Airport (PBO) in Paraburdoo, Australia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 12,069 kilometers (7,499 miles / 6,517 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 05:52 in Paraburdoo, it's 23:52 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.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Paraburdoo (PBO) follows a heading of 105° (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 Paraburdoo Airport (PBO) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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