LPM
Lamap
Vanuatu
15,559 km
9,668 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
15,559 km
9,668 mi / 8,401 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
318°
northwest

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LPM SOF
Airport Name Lamap Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LPM SOF
ICAO Code NVSL LBSF
City Lamap Sofia
Country Vanuatu Bulgaria
Timezone Pacific/Efate Europe/Sofia
Elevation 7 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -16.450000, 167.820000 42.700000, 23.410000

Lamap (LPM) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lamap Airport (LPM) in Lamap, Vanuatu to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 15,559 kilometers (9,668 miles / 8,401 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 04:58 in Lamap, it's 19:58 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 1,735 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Lamap Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Lamap (LPM) follows a heading of 60° (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 Lamap Airport (LPM) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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