SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
14,781 km
9,184 miles
TMN
Tamana Island
Kiribati
Distance
14,781 km
9,184 mi / 7,981 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
39°
northeast

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SOF TMN
Airport Name Sofia Airport Tamana Island Airport
IATA Code SOF TMN
ICAO Code LBSF NGTM
City Sofia Tamana Island
Country Bulgaria Kiribati
Timezone Europe/Sofia Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 1,742 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 -2.490000, 175.970000

Sofia (SOF) to Tamana Island (TMN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Tamana Island Airport (TMN) in Tamana Island, Kiribati is 14,781 kilometers (9,184 miles / 7,981 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Kiribati. 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 02:18 in Sofia, it's 12:18 in Tamana Island. 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 1,742 feet between the two airports. Tamana Island Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Tamana Island (TMN) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 332° (north 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 Tamana Island Airport (TMN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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