SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
13,906 km
8,641 miles
TAQ
Tarcoola
Australia
Distance
13,906 km
8,641 mi / 7,509 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
102°
east southeast

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SOF TAQ
Airport Name Sofia Airport Tarcoola Airport
IATA Code SOF TAQ
ICAO Code LBSF YTAR
City Sofia Tarcoola
Country Bulgaria Australia
Timezone Europe/Sofia Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 1,742 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 -30.700000, 134.580000

Sofia (SOF) to Tarcoola (TAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Tarcoola Airport (TAQ) in Tarcoola, Australia is 13,906 kilometers (8,641 miles / 7,509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 Australia. 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 19:58 in Sofia, it's 04:28 in Tarcoola. With a 8.5-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. Tarcoola Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Tarcoola (TAQ) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Tarcoola Airport (TAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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