The flight distance from Merty Merty Airport (RTY) in Merty Merty Airport, Australia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 14,240 kilometers (8,848 miles / 7,689 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 15:22 in Merty Merty Airport, it's 06:52 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 1,742 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Merty Merty Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Merty Merty Airport (RTY) 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 Merty Merty Airport (RTY) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.