The flight distance from Norfolk Island International Airport (NLK) in Burnt Pine, NF to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 16,510 kilometers (10,259 miles / 8,915 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 NF with Bulgaria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:10 in Burnt Pine, it's 09:10 in Sofia. With a 10-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 1,371 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Norfolk Island International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Burnt Pine (NLK) follows a heading of 76° (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 Norfolk Island International Airport (NLK) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.