AIE
Aiome
Papua New Guinea
12,920 km
8,028 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
12,920 km
8,028 mi / 6,976 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
316°
northwest

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AIE SOF
Airport Name Aiome Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code AIE SOF
ICAO Code AYAO LBSF
City Aiome Sofia
Country Papua New Guinea Bulgaria
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/Sofia
Elevation 350 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -5.150000, 144.730000 42.700000, 23.410000

Aiome (AIE) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aiome Airport (AIE) in Aiome, Papua New Guinea to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 12,920 kilometers (8,028 miles / 6,976 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 10:54 in Aiome, it's 02:54 in Sofia. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,392 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Aiome Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Aiome (AIE) follows a heading of 71° (east 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 Aiome Airport (AIE) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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