SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
17,646 km
10,965 miles
TKZ
Tokoroa
New Zealand
Distance
17,646 km
10,965 mi / 9,528 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
87°
east

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SOF TKZ
Airport Name Sofia Airport Tokoroa Airfield
IATA Code SOF TKZ
ICAO Code LBSF NZTO
City Sofia Tokoroa
Country Bulgaria New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Sofia Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,742 ft 1,220 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 -38.240000, 175.890000

Sofia (SOF) to Tokoroa (TKZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Tokoroa Airfield (TKZ) in Tokoroa, New Zealand is 17,646 kilometers (10,965 miles / 9,528 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 New Zealand. 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 08:12 in Tokoroa. With a 11-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 Tokoroa (TKZ) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 291° (west 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 Tokoroa Airfield (TKZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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