The flight distance from Makemo Airport (MKP) in Makemo Airport, French Polynesia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 16,862 kilometers (10,478 miles / 9,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 French Polynesia 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 08:02 in Makemo Airport, it's 20:02 in Sofia. With a 12-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 1,739 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Makemo Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Makemo Airport (MKP) follows a heading of 333° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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