The flight distance from Sentani Airport (DJJ) in Jayapura-Papua Island, Indonesia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 12,389 kilometers (7,698 miles / 6,689 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Indonesia with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:04 in Jayapura-Papua Island, it's 11:04 in Sofia. With a 7-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 1,453 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Sentani Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Jayapura-Papua Island (DJJ) follows a heading of 73° (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 Sentani Airport (DJJ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.