LGH
Leigh Creek Airport
Australia
14,209 km
8,829 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
14,209 km
8,829 mi / 7,672 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LGH SOF
Airport Name Leigh Creek Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LGH SOF
ICAO Code YLEC LBSF
City N/A Sofia
Country Australia Bulgaria
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Europe/Sofia
Elevation 856 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -30.600000, 138.430000 42.700000, 23.410000

Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) in Leigh Creek Airport, Australia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 14,209 kilometers (8,829 miles / 7,672 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 15:21 in Leigh Creek Airport, it's 06:51 in Sofia. With a 8.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) follows a heading of 99° (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 Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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