Distance From Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Sofia Airport, SYD - SOF Distance

The distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 9588 miles or 15430 kilometers or 8326 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Sydney ( Australia ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sydney and Sofia takes around 22 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 22 hours 2 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • SYD - SOF

Kilometers		15430 km
Statute Miles		9588 miles
Nautical Miles		8326 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 2 minutes

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - SYD to SOF Flight Path

Location of Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport & Sofia Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Sydney to Sofia nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Sydney, Australia and Sofia, Bulgaria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SYD - SOF

Time difference between Sydney (Australia) and Sofia (Bulgaria) is 9 Hours.
Sofia time is 9 Hours behind Sydney.

Location	Local Time
Sydney (Australia)	2025-12-16, 12:04:31 AEDT
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2025-12-16, 03:04:31 EET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD / YSSY) Sydney, Australia

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria