SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
15,046 km
9,349 miles
XCO
Colac Airport
Australia
Distance
15,046 km
9,349 mi / 8,124 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
105°
east southeast

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SOF XCO
Airport Name Sofia Airport Colac Airport
IATA Code SOF XCO
ICAO Code LBSF YOLA
City Sofia N/A
Country Bulgaria Australia
Timezone Europe/Sofia Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,742 ft 137 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 -38.290000, 143.680000

Sofia (SOF) to Colac Airport (XCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Colac Airport (XCO) in Colac Airport, Australia is 15,046 kilometers (9,349 miles / 8,124 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 13:26 in Sofia, it's 22:26 in Colac 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 1,605 feet between the two airports. Colac Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Colac Airport (XCO) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 295° (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 Colac Airport (XCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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