# Distance from Sofia (SOF) to Tamworth (TMW)

> 15,247 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,247 km / 9,474 mi / 8,232 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 92° (east)
- **Return heading**: 301° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Bulgaria) → Australia
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +7h (When it's 05:54 in Sofia, it's 12:54 in Tamworth)
- **Elevation difference**: 408 ft (TMW 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

### [Tamworth Airport (TMW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tmw-tamworth-tamworth-airport/1ef266e0-19a2-6410-b3cf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Tamworth, Australia
- ICAO: YSTW
- Timezone: Australia/Sydney
- Coordinates: -31.080000, 150.850000
- Elevation: 1,334 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 05:54 in Sofia, it's 12:54 in Tamworth.
With a 7-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)
- [Tamworth Airport (TMW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tmw-tamworth-tamworth-airport/1ef266e0-19a2-6410-b3cf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)