NFO
Angaha
Tonga
16,495 km
10,250 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
16,495 km
10,250 mi / 8,907 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Tongatapu
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NFO SOF
Airport Name Mata'aho Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code NFO SOF
ICAO Code NFTO LBSF
City Angaha Sofia
Country Tonga Bulgaria
Timezone Pacific/Tongatapu Europe/Sofia
Elevation 160 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -15.570000, -175.630000 42.700000, 23.410000

Angaha (NFO) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mata'aho Airport (NFO) in Angaha, Tonga to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 16,495 kilometers (10,250 miles / 8,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 Tonga 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 03:57 in Angaha, it's 16:57 in Sofia. With a 11-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 1,582 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Mata'aho Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Angaha (NFO) follows a heading of 37° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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