The flight distance from Dirranbandi Airport (DRN) in Dirranbandi Airport, Australia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 14,885 kilometers (9,249 miles / 8,037 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 03:58 in Dirranbandi Airport, it's 19:58 in Sofia. With a 8-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 1,175 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Dirranbandi Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Dirranbandi Airport (DRN) follows a heading of 91° (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 Dirranbandi Airport (DRN) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.