PEN
Penang
Malaysia
8,536 km
5,304 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,536 km
5,304 mi / 4,609 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
313°
northwest

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PEN SOF
Airport Name Penang International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code PEN SOF
ICAO Code WMKP LBSF
City Penang Sofia
Country Malaysia Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Europe/Sofia
Elevation 11 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 5.300000, 100.280000 42.700000, 23.410000

Penang (PEN) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Penang International Airport (PEN) in Penang, Malaysia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,536 kilometers (5,304 miles / 4,609 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 Malaysia 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 15:43 in Penang, it's 09:43 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,731 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Penang International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Penang (PEN) follows a heading of 95° (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 Penang International Airport (PEN) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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