The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) in Malekula Island, Vanuatu is 15,536 kilometers (9,654 miles / 8,389 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Bulgaria with Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:18 in Sofia, it's 08:18 in Malekula Island. With a 9-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. Southwest Bay Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Malekula Island (SWJ) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 318° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sofia Airport (SOF) and Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.