MKV
Mount Cavenagh Airport
Australia
13,496 km
8,386 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
13,496 km
8,386 mi / 7,288 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
306°
northwest

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MKV SOF
Airport Name Mount Cavenagh Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code MKV SOF
ICAO Code YMVG LBSF
City N/A Sofia
Country Australia Bulgaria
Timezone Australia/Darwin Europe/Sofia
Elevation 0 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -25.970000, 133.200000 42.700000, 23.410000

Mount Cavenagh Airport (MKV) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Cavenagh Airport (MKV) in Mount Cavenagh Airport, Australia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 13,496 kilometers (8,386 miles / 7,288 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 03:29 in Mount Cavenagh Airport, it's 19:59 in Sofia. With a 7.5-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 Mount Cavenagh Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Mount Cavenagh Airport (MKV) follows a heading of 98° (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 Mount Cavenagh Airport (MKV) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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