SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
12,657 km
7,864 miles
TBG
Tabubil
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,657 km
7,864 mi / 6,834 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SOF TBG
Airport Name Sofia Airport Tabubil Airport
IATA Code SOF TBG
ICAO Code LBSF AYTB
City Sofia Tabubil
Country Bulgaria Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Sofia Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 1,742 ft 1,570 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 -5.280000, 141.230000

Sofia (SOF) to Tabubil (TBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Tabubil Airport (TBG) in Tabubil, Papua New Guinea is 12,657 kilometers (7,864 miles / 6,834 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:32 in Sofia, it's 09:32 in Tabubil. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tabubil (TBG) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 315° (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 Sofia Airport (SOF) and Tabubil Airport (TBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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