The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 12,162 kilometers (7,557 miles / 6,567 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 UM with Bulgaria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:08 in Wake Island, it's 19:08 in Sofia. With a 10-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 1,719 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Wake Island Airfield.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 37° (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 Wake Island Airfield (AWK) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.