SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
9,886 km
6,143 miles
TEL
Telupid
Malaysia
Distance
9,886 km
6,143 mi / 5,338 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
83°
east

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SOF TEL
Airport Name Sofia Airport Telupid Airport
IATA Code SOF TEL
ICAO Code LBSF WBKE
City Sofia Telupid
Country Bulgaria Malaysia
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Kuching
Elevation 1,742 ft 343 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 5.630000, 117.130000

Sofia (SOF) to Telupid (TEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Telupid Airport (TEL) in Telupid, Malaysia is 9,886 kilometers (6,143 miles / 5,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 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 20:37 in Sofia, it's 02:37 in Telupid. 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 1,399 feet between the two airports. Telupid Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Telupid (TEL) 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 Telupid Airport (TEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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