SLH
Sola
Vanuatu
15,320 km
9,520 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
15,320 km
9,520 mi / 8,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
320°
northwest

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SLH SOF
Airport Name Sola Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code SLH SOF
ICAO Code NVSC LBSF
City Sola Sofia
Country Vanuatu Bulgaria
Timezone Pacific/Efate Europe/Sofia
Elevation 7 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -13.850000, 167.540000 42.700000, 23.410000

Sola (SLH) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sola Airport (SLH) in Sola, Vanuatu to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 15,320 kilometers (9,520 miles / 8,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 23:30 in Sola, it's 14:30 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 1,735 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Sola Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Sola (SLH) follows a heading of 58° (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 Sola Airport (SLH) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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