LWY
Lawas
Malaysia
9,805 km
6,093 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,805 km
6,093 mi / 5,294 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
313°
northwest

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LWY SOF
Airport Name Lawas Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LWY SOF
ICAO Code WBGW LBSF
City Lawas Sofia
Country Malaysia Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Europe/Sofia
Elevation 5 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 4.850000, 115.410000 42.700000, 23.410000

Lawas (LWY) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lawas Airport (LWY) in Lawas, Malaysia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,805 kilometers (6,093 miles / 5,294 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 20:05 in Lawas, it's 14:05 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,737 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Lawas Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Lawas (LWY) follows a heading of 85° (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 Lawas Airport (LWY) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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