SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
10,086 km
6,267 miles
SXS
Sahabat
Malaysia
Distance
10,086 km
6,267 mi / 5,446 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
82°
east

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SOF SXS
Airport Name Sofia Airport Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport
IATA Code SOF SXS
ICAO Code LBSF WBKH
City Sofia Sahabat
Country Bulgaria Malaysia
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Kuching
Elevation 1,742 ft 40 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 5.090000, 119.090000

Sofia (SOF) to Sahabat (SXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport (SXS) in Sahabat, Malaysia is 10,086 kilometers (6,267 miles / 5,446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 Malaysia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:45 in Sofia, it's 20:45 in Sahabat. 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 1,702 feet between the two airports. Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Sahabat (SXS) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 313° (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 Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport (SXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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