SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
13,149 km
8,170 miles
TCA
Tennant Creek
Australia
Distance
13,149 km
8,170 mi / 7,100 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

SOF TCA
Airport Name Sofia Airport Tennant Creek Airport
IATA Code SOF TCA
ICAO Code LBSF YTNK
City Sofia Tennant Creek
Country Bulgaria Australia
Timezone Europe/Sofia Australia/Darwin
Elevation 1,742 ft 1,236 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 -19.630000, 134.180000

Sofia (SOF) to Tennant Creek (TCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Tennant Creek Airport (TCA) in Tennant Creek, Australia is 13,149 kilometers (8,170 miles / 7,100 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:12 in Sofia, it's 04:42 in Tennant Creek. With a 7.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tennant Creek (TCA) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 309° (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 Tennant Creek Airport (TCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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