The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) in Vahitahi, French Polynesia is 16,876 kilometers (10,486 miles / 9,112 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 09:43 in Sofia, it's 21:43 in Vahitahi. 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 1,733 feet between the two airports. Vahitahi Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Vahitahi (VHZ) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Sofia Airport (SOF) and Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.