The flight distance from Puka Puka Airport (PKP) in Puka Puka Airport, French Polynesia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 16,479 kilometers (10,240 miles / 8,898 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, 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 07:58 in Puka Puka Airport, 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 1,737 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Puka Puka Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Puka Puka Airport (PKP) follows a heading of 326° (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 Puka Puka Airport (PKP) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.