The flight distance from Hao Airport (HOI) in Hao Airport, French Polynesia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 16,904 kilometers (10,504 miles / 9,128 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 French Polynesia with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:44 in Hao Airport, it's 00:44 in Sofia. With a 12-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 1,732 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Hao Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Hao Airport (HOI) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 Hao Airport (HOI) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.