The flight distance from Redcliffe Airport (RCL) in Redcliffe, Vanuatu to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 15,479 kilometers (9,618 miles / 8,358 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 03:53 in Redcliffe, it's 18:53 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 1,706 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Redcliffe Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Redcliffe (RCL) follows a heading of 59° (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 Redcliffe Airport (RCL) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.