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MEL to SOF: distance & flight time

Melbourne (Melbourne International Airport) → Sofia (Sofia Airport)

9,388 mi
15,108 km · 8,158 nm
18h 52m
estimated nonstop flight time
-7h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details

9,388 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 52m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is MEL from SOF?

The flight distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Sofia (SOF) is 9,388 miles (15,108 km, 8,158 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from MEL to SOF?

A nonstop flight takes about 18h 52m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Sofia?

Sofia is 7 hours behind Melbourne.

What is the cheapest way to fly from MEL to SOF?

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