SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
16,236 km
10,089 miles
WLS
Wallis Island
WF
Distance
16,236 km
10,089 mi / 8,767 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
36°
northeast

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SOF WLS
Airport Name Sofia Airport Hihifo Airport
IATA Code SOF WLS
ICAO Code LBSF NLWW
City Sofia Wallis Island
Country Bulgaria WF
Timezone Europe/Sofia Pacific/Wallis
Elevation 1,742 ft 79 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 -13.240000, -176.200000

Sofia (SOF) to Wallis Island (WLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Hihifo Airport (WLS) in Wallis Island, WF is 16,236 kilometers (10,089 miles / 8,767 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 WF. 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 01:30 in Sofia, it's 11:30 in Wallis Island. With a 10-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 1,663 feet between the two airports. Hihifo Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Wallis Island (WLS) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Hihifo Airport (WLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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