The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 17,658 kilometers (10,972 miles / 9,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 New Zealand. 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 07:56 in Sofia, it's 18:56 in Wellington. 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 1,701 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 283° (west 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 Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.