The flight distance from Lockhart River Airport (IRG) in Lockhart River Airport, Australia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 13,397 kilometers (8,325 miles / 7,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Lockhart River 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 1,665 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Lockhart River Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG) follows a heading of 79° (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 Lockhart River Airport (IRG) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.