LTV
Lotus Vale
Australia
13,554 km
8,422 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
13,554 km
8,422 mi / 7,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LTV SOF
Airport Name Lotus Vale Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LTV SOF
ICAO Code YLOV LBSF
City Lotus Vale Sofia
Country Australia Bulgaria
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Europe/Sofia
Elevation 0 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -17.050000, 141.380000 42.700000, 23.410000

Lotus Vale (LTV) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lotus Vale Airport (LTV) in Lotus Vale, Australia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 13,554 kilometers (8,422 miles / 7,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 22:46 in Lotus Vale, it's 14:46 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 1,742 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Lotus Vale Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Lotus Vale (LTV) follows a heading of 84° (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 Lotus Vale Airport (LTV) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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