SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
12,741 km
7,917 miles
WAV
Wave Hill Airport
Australia
Distance
12,741 km
7,917 mi / 6,880 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
91°
east

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SOF WAV
Airport Name Sofia Airport Wave Hill Airport
IATA Code SOF WAV
ICAO Code LBSF YWAV
City Sofia N/A
Country Bulgaria Australia
Timezone Europe/Sofia Australia/Darwin
Elevation 1,742 ft 201 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 -17.390000, 131.120000

Sofia (SOF) to Wave Hill Airport (WAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Wave Hill Airport (WAV) in Wave Hill Airport, Australia is 12,741 kilometers (7,917 miles / 6,880 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Australia. 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 08:17 in Sofia, it's 15:47 in Wave Hill Airport. With a 7.5-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 1,541 feet between the two airports. Wave Hill Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

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

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