MDP
Mindiptana-Papua Island
Indonesia
12,626 km
7,845 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
12,626 km
7,845 mi / 6,817 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
314°
northwest

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MDP SOF
Airport Name Mindiptana Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code MDP SOF
ICAO Code WAKD LBSF
City Mindiptana-Papua Island Sofia
Country Indonesia Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Jayapura Europe/Sofia
Elevation 157 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -5.750000, 140.370000 42.700000, 23.410000

Mindiptana-Papua Island (MDP) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mindiptana Airport (MDP) in Mindiptana-Papua Island, Indonesia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 12,626 kilometers (7,845 miles / 6,817 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 07:35 in Mindiptana-Papua Island, it's 00:35 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 1,585 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Mindiptana Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Mindiptana-Papua Island (MDP) follows a heading of 75° (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 Mindiptana Airport (MDP) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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