# Distance from Sofia (SOF) to Nausori (SUV)

> 16,410 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 16,410 km / 10,196 mi / 8,861 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 48° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 325° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Bulgaria) → Fiji
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +9h (When it's 07:40 in Sofia, it's 16:40 in Nausori)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,725 ft (SUV is lower than SOF)

## Airports

### [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sofia, Bulgaria
- ICAO: LBSF
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Coordinates: 42.700000, 23.410000
- Elevation: 1,742 ft

### [Nausori International Airport (SUV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/suv-nausori-nausori-international-airport/1ef266df-701e-6588-8bfb-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Nausori, Fiji
- ICAO: NFNA
- Timezone: Pacific/Fiji
- Coordinates: -18.040000, 178.560000
- Elevation: 17 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 07:40 in Sofia, it's 16:40 in Nausori.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Nausori International Airport (SUV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/suv-nausori-nausori-international-airport/1ef266df-701e-6588-8bfb-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)