SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
7,790 km
4,841 miles
VTE
Vientiane
Laos
Distance
7,790 km
4,841 mi / 4,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
84°
east

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SOF VTE
Airport Name Sofia Airport Wattay International Airport
IATA Code SOF VTE
ICAO Code LBSF VLVT
City Sofia Vientiane
Country Bulgaria Laos
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 1,742 ft 564 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 17.990000, 102.560000

Sofia (SOF) to Vientiane (VTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Wattay International Airport (VTE) in Vientiane, Laos is 7,790 kilometers (4,841 miles / 4,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Laos. 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 23:51 in Sofia, it's 04:51 in Vientiane. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,178 feet between the two airports. Wattay International Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Vientiane (VTE) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 310° (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 Wattay International Airport (VTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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