LSA
Losuia
Papua New Guinea
13,676 km
8,498 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
13,676 km
8,498 mi / 7,385 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
316°
northwest

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LSA SOF
Airport Name Losuia Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LSA SOF
ICAO Code AYKA LBSF
City Losuia Sofia
Country Papua New Guinea Bulgaria
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/Sofia
Elevation 27 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -8.510000, 151.080000 42.700000, 23.410000

Losuia (LSA) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Losuia Airport (LSA) in Losuia, Papua New Guinea to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 13,676 kilometers (8,498 miles / 7,385 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 16:17 in Losuia, it's 08:17 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 1,715 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Losuia Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Losuia (LSA) follows a heading of 69° (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 Losuia Airport (LSA) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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