SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
13,112 km
8,148 miles
VMU
Baimuru
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,112 km
8,148 mi / 7,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
73°
east northeast

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SOF VMU
Airport Name Sofia Airport Baimuru Airport
IATA Code SOF VMU
ICAO Code LBSF AYBA
City Sofia Baimuru
Country Bulgaria Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Sofia Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 1,742 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 -7.500000, 144.820000

Sofia (SOF) to Baimuru (VMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Baimuru Airport (VMU) in Baimuru, Papua New Guinea is 13,112 kilometers (8,148 miles / 7,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:29 in Sofia, it's 18:29 in Baimuru. With a 8-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 1,715 feet between the two airports. Baimuru Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Baimuru (VMU) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 315° (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 Baimuru Airport (VMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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