SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
10,091 km
6,270 miles
TAC
Tacloban City
Philippines
Distance
10,091 km
6,270 mi / 5,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SOF TAC
Airport Name Sofia Airport Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport
IATA Code SOF TAC
ICAO Code LBSF RPVA
City Sofia Tacloban City
Country Bulgaria Philippines
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Manila
Elevation 1,742 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 11.230000, 125.030000

Sofia (SOF) to Tacloban City (TAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) in Tacloban City, Philippines is 10,091 kilometers (6,270 miles / 5,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 Bulgaria with Philippines. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:23 in Sofia, it's 20:23 in Tacloban City. With a 6-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. Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Tacloban City (TAC) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 314° (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 Sofia Airport (SOF) and Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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