HBA
Hobart
Australia
15,540 km
9,656 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
15,540 km
9,656 mi / 8,391 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Hobart
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HBA SOF
Airport Name Hobart International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code HBA SOF
ICAO Code YMHB LBSF
City Hobart Sofia
Country Australia Bulgaria
Timezone Australia/Hobart Europe/Sofia
Elevation 13 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -42.840000, 147.510000 42.700000, 23.410000

Hobart (HBA) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hobart International Airport (HBA) in Hobart, Australia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 15,540 kilometers (9,656 miles / 8,391 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 04:58 in Hobart, it's 19:58 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,729 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Hobart International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Hobart (HBA) follows a heading of 110° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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