BMU
Bima-Sumbawa Island
Indonesia
11,080 km
6,885 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
11,080 km
6,885 mi / 5,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
312°
northwest

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BMU SOF
Airport Name Muhammad Salahuddin Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BMU SOF
ICAO Code WADB LBSF
City Bima-Sumbawa Island Sofia
Country Indonesia Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Makassar Europe/Sofia
Elevation 3 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -8.540000, 118.690000 42.700000, 23.410000

Bima-Sumbawa Island (BMU) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU) in Bima-Sumbawa Island, Indonesia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 11,080 kilometers (6,885 miles / 5,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:51 in Bima-Sumbawa Island, it's 06:51 in Sofia. With a 6-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 1,739 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Muhammad Salahuddin Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Bima-Sumbawa Island (BMU) follows a heading of 93° (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 Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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