LNE
Lonorore
Vanuatu
15,535 km
9,653 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
15,535 km
9,653 mi / 8,388 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LNE SOF
Airport Name Lonorore Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LNE SOF
ICAO Code NVSO LBSF
City Lonorore Sofia
Country Vanuatu Bulgaria
Timezone Pacific/Efate Europe/Sofia
Elevation 43 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, 168.170000 42.700000, 23.410000

Lonorore (LNE) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lonorore Airport (LNE) in Lonorore, Vanuatu to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 15,535 kilometers (9,653 miles / 8,388 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Vanuatu 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 10:54 in Lonorore, it's 01:54 in Sofia. With a 9-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 Lonorore Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Lonorore (LNE) follows a heading of 59° (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 Lonorore Airport (LNE) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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