SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,652 km
5,376 miles
SWY
Sitiawan
Malaysia
Distance
8,652 km
5,376 mi / 4,672 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

SOF SWY
Airport Name Sofia Airport Sitiawan Airport
IATA Code SOF SWY
ICAO Code LBSF WMBA
City Sofia Sitiawan
Country Bulgaria Malaysia
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 1,742 ft 25 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 4.220000, 100.700000

Sofia (SOF) to Sitiawan (SWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Sitiawan Airport (SWY) in Sitiawan, Malaysia is 8,652 kilometers (5,376 miles / 4,672 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Bulgaria with Malaysia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:12 in Sofia, it's 12:12 in Sitiawan. With a 6-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 1,717 feet between the two airports. Sitiawan Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Sitiawan (SWY) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 313° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sofia Airport (SOF) and Sitiawan Airport (SWY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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