BHQ
Broken Hill
Australia
14,537 km
9,033 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
14,537 km
9,033 mi / 7,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
301°
west northwest

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BHQ SOF
Airport Name Broken Hill Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BHQ SOF
ICAO Code YBHI LBSF
City Broken Hill Sofia
Country Australia Bulgaria
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Europe/Sofia
Elevation 958 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -32.000000, 141.470000 42.700000, 23.410000

Broken Hill (BHQ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) in Broken Hill, Australia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 14,537 kilometers (9,033 miles / 7,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 Australia 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 00:49 in Broken Hill, it's 16:19 in Sofia. With a 8.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Broken Hill (BHQ) follows a heading of 99° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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