PKG
Pangkor Island
Malaysia
8,638 km
5,368 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,638 km
5,368 mi / 4,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PKG SOF
Airport Name Pulau Pangkor Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code PKG SOF
ICAO Code WMPA LBSF
City Pangkor Island Sofia
Country Malaysia Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Europe/Sofia
Elevation 19 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 4.240000, 100.550000 42.700000, 23.410000

Pangkor Island (PKG) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pulau Pangkor Airport (PKG) in Pangkor Island, Malaysia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,638 kilometers (5,368 miles / 4,664 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 22:56 in Pangkor Island, it's 16:56 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 1,723 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Pulau Pangkor Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Pangkor Island (PKG) follows a heading of 96° (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 Pulau Pangkor Airport (PKG) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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