LGL
Long Datih
Malaysia
9,892 km
6,146 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,892 km
6,146 mi / 5,341 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
313°
northwest

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LGL SOF
Airport Name Long Lellang Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LGL SOF
ICAO Code WBGF LBSF
City Long Datih Sofia
Country Malaysia Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,400 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 3.420000, 115.150000 42.700000, 23.410000

Long Datih (LGL) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Long Lellang Airport (LGL) in Long Datih, Malaysia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,892 kilometers (6,146 miles / 5,341 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 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 20:46 in Long Datih, it's 14:46 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.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Long Datih (LGL) follows a heading of 86° (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 Long Lellang Airport (LGL) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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