BHS
Bathurst
Australia
15,278 km
9,493 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
15,278 km
9,493 mi / 8,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
299°
west northwest

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BHS SOF
Airport Name Bathurst Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BHS SOF
ICAO Code YBTH LBSF
City Bathurst Sofia
Country Australia Bulgaria
Timezone Australia/Sydney Europe/Sofia
Elevation 2,435 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -33.410000, 149.650000 42.700000, 23.410000

Bathurst (BHS) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bathurst Airport (BHS) in Bathurst, Australia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 15,278 kilometers (9,493 miles / 8,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 23:46 in Bathurst, it's 14:46 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.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Bathurst (BHS) follows a heading of 96° (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 Bathurst Airport (BHS) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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