SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
9,021 km
5,605 miles
TNE
New Tanegashima Airport
Japan
Distance
9,021 km
5,605 mi / 4,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
56°
northeast

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SOF TNE
Airport Name Sofia Airport New Tanegashima Airport
IATA Code SOF TNE
ICAO Code LBSF RJFG
City Sofia N/A
Country Bulgaria Japan
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,742 ft 768 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 30.610000, 130.990000

Sofia (SOF) to New Tanegashima Airport (TNE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to New Tanegashima Airport (TNE) in New Tanegashima Airport, Japan is 9,021 kilometers (5,605 miles / 4,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:45 in Sofia, it's 02:45 in New Tanegashima Airport. With a 7-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 New Tanegashima Airport (TNE) 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 New Tanegashima Airport (TNE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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