APK
Apataki
French Polynesia
16,846 km
10,468 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
16,846 km
10,468 mi / 9,096 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
16°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

APK SOF
Airport Name Apataki Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code APK SOF
ICAO Code NTGD LBSF
City Apataki Sofia
Country French Polynesia Bulgaria
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Sofia
Elevation 8 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -15.570000, -146.410000 42.700000, 23.410000

Apataki (APK) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Apataki Airport (APK) in Apataki, French Polynesia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 16,846 kilometers (10,468 miles / 9,096 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 French Polynesia 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 12:34 in Apataki, it's 01:34 in Sofia. With a 13-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 1,734 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Apataki Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Apataki (APK) follows a heading of 339° (north 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 Apataki Airport (APK) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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