FKQ
Fakfak-Papua Island
Indonesia
11,761 km
7,308 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
11,761 km
7,308 mi / 6,351 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

FKQ SOF
Airport Name Fakfak Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code FKQ SOF
ICAO Code WASF LBSF
City Fakfak-Papua Island Sofia
Country Indonesia Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Jayapura Europe/Sofia
Elevation 462 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -2.920000, 132.270000 42.700000, 23.410000

Fakfak-Papua Island (FKQ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fakfak Airport (FKQ) in Fakfak-Papua Island, Indonesia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 11,761 kilometers (7,308 miles / 6,351 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 23:36 in Fakfak-Papua Island, it's 16:36 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 1,280 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Fakfak Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Fakfak-Papua Island (FKQ) follows a heading of 79° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Fakfak Airport (FKQ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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