HID
Horn Island
Australia
13,150 km
8,171 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
13,150 km
8,171 mi / 7,101 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HID SOF
Airport Name Horn Island Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code HID SOF
ICAO Code YHID LBSF
City Horn Island Sofia
Country Australia Bulgaria
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Europe/Sofia
Elevation 43 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -10.590000, 142.290000 42.700000, 23.410000

Horn Island (HID) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Horn Island Airport (HID) in Horn Island, Australia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 13,150 kilometers (8,171 miles / 7,101 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 03:59 in Horn Island, it's 19:59 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 1,699 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Horn Island Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Horn Island (HID) follows a heading of 78° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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