NON
Nonouti
Kiribati
14,519 km
9,022 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
14,519 km
9,022 mi / 7,840 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
332°
north northwest

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NON SOF
Airport Name Nonouti Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code NON SOF
ICAO Code NGTO LBSF
City Nonouti Sofia
Country Kiribati Bulgaria
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Europe/Sofia
Elevation 10 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -0.640000, 174.430000 42.700000, 23.410000

Nonouti (NON) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nonouti Airport (NON) in Nonouti, Kiribati to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 14,519 kilometers (9,022 miles / 7,840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 Kiribati 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 11:30 in Nonouti, it's 01:30 in Sofia. With a 10-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 1,732 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Nonouti Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Nonouti (NON) follows a heading of 40° (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 Nonouti Airport (NON) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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