The flight distance from Port Augusta Airport (PUG) in Port Augusta Airport, Australia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 14,265 kilometers (8,864 miles / 7,702 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 22:20 in Port Augusta Airport, it's 13:50 in Sofia. With a 8.5-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 1,686 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Port Augusta Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Port Augusta Airport (PUG) follows a heading of 102° (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 Port Augusta Airport (PUG) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.