SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
12,194 km
7,577 miles
ZRM
Sarmi-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
12,194 km
7,577 mi / 6,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SOF ZRM
Airport Name Sofia Airport Sarmi Airport
IATA Code SOF ZRM
ICAO Code LBSF WAJI
City Sofia Sarmi-Papua Island
Country Bulgaria Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 1,742 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 -1.870000, 138.750000

Sofia (SOF) to Sarmi-Papua Island (ZRM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Sarmi Airport (ZRM) in Sarmi-Papua Island, Indonesia is 12,194 kilometers (7,577 miles / 6,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 Indonesia. 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 13:52 in Sofia, it's 20:52 in Sarmi-Papua Island. With a 7-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 1,739 feet between the two airports. Sarmi Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Sarmi-Papua Island (ZRM) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 315° (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 Sarmi Airport (ZRM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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