SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
14,664 km
9,112 miles
WIO
Wilcannia Airport
Australia
Distance
14,664 km
9,112 mi / 7,918 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
97°
east

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SOF WIO
Airport Name Sofia Airport Wilcannia Airport
IATA Code SOF WIO
ICAO Code LBSF YWCA
City Sofia N/A
Country Bulgaria Australia
Timezone Europe/Sofia Australia/Sydney
Elevation 1,742 ft 250 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 -31.530000, 143.380000

Sofia (SOF) to Wilcannia Airport (WIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Wilcannia Airport (WIO) in Wilcannia Airport, Australia is 14,664 kilometers (9,112 miles / 7,918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 15:01 in Sofia, it's 00:01 in Wilcannia Airport. With a 9-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 1,492 feet between the two airports. Wilcannia Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Wilcannia Airport (WIO) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 Wilcannia Airport (WIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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