AWD
Aniwa
Vanuatu
15,915 km
9,889 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
15,915 km
9,889 mi / 8,594 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AWD SOF
Airport Name Aniwa Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code AWD SOF
ICAO Code NVVB LBSF
City Aniwa Sofia
Country Vanuatu Bulgaria
Timezone Pacific/Efate Europe/Sofia
Elevation 69 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -19.240000, 169.600000 42.700000, 23.410000

Aniwa (AWD) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aniwa Airport (AWD) in Aniwa, Vanuatu to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 15,915 kilometers (9,889 miles / 8,594 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Vanuatu with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:12 in Aniwa, it's 10:12 in Sofia. 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 1,673 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Aniwa Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Aniwa (AWD) follows a heading of 61° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aniwa Airport (AWD) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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