The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Tanah Merah Airport (TMH) in Tanah Merah-Papua Island, Indonesia is 12,647 kilometers (7,859 miles / 6,829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Indonesia. 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 01:52 in Sofia, it's 08:52 in Tanah Merah-Papua Island. With a 7-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 1,685 feet between the two airports. Tanah Merah Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Tanah Merah-Papua Island (TMH) 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 Tanah Merah Airport (TMH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.