The flight distance from Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport (SCZ) in Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova, Solomon Islands to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 14,931 kilometers (9,277 miles / 8,062 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Solomon Islands 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 19:26 in Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova, it's 10:26 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 1,724 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova (SCZ) follows a heading of 57° (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 Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport (SCZ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.