CXQ
Christmas Creek Station Airport
Australia
12,423 km
7,719 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
12,423 km
7,719 mi / 6,708 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Perth
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CXQ SOF
Airport Name Christmas Creek Station Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code CXQ SOF
ICAO Code YCRK LBSF
City N/A Sofia
Country Australia Bulgaria
Timezone Australia/Perth Europe/Sofia
Elevation 0 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -18.880000, 125.920000 42.700000, 23.410000

Christmas Creek Station Airport (CXQ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christmas Creek Station Airport (CXQ) in Christmas Creek Station Airport, Australia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 12,423 kilometers (7,719 miles / 6,708 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 16:41 in Christmas Creek Station Airport, it's 10:41 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 1,742 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Christmas Creek Station Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Christmas Creek Station Airport (CXQ) 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 Christmas Creek Station Airport (CXQ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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