The flight distance from Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) in Lifuka, Tonga to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 16,973 kilometers (10,546 miles / 9,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Tonga 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 23:04 in Lifuka, it's 12:04 in Sofia. With a 11-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 1,711 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Lifuka Island Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Lifuka (HPA) follows a heading of 39° (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 Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.