IPH
Ipoh
Malaysia
8,657 km
5,379 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,657 km
5,379 mi / 4,675 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IPH SOF
Airport Name Sultan Azlan Shah Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code IPH SOF
ICAO Code WMKI LBSF
City Ipoh Sofia
Country Malaysia Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Europe/Sofia
Elevation 130 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 4.570000, 101.090000 42.700000, 23.410000

Ipoh (IPH) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH) in Ipoh, Malaysia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,657 kilometers (5,379 miles / 4,675 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Malaysia 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 12:52 in Ipoh, it's 06:52 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 1,612 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Sultan Azlan Shah Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Ipoh (IPH) follows a heading of 95° (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 Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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