The flight distance from Manihiki Island Airport (MHX) in Manihiki Island, CK to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 16,396 kilometers (10,188 miles / 8,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 CK 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 07:58 in Manihiki Island, it's 19:58 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 1,742 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Manihiki Island Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Manihiki Island (MHX) follows a heading of 8° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Manihiki Island Airport (MHX) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.