SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
5,950 km
3,697 miles
TPJ
Taplejung
Nepal
Distance
5,950 km
3,697 mi / 3,213 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.75h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
85°
east

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Airport Comparison

SOF TPJ
Airport Name Sofia Airport Suketar Airport
IATA Code SOF TPJ
ICAO Code LBSF VNTJ
City Sofia Taplejung
Country Bulgaria Nepal
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,742 ft 7,990 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 27.350000, 87.700000

Sofia (SOF) to Taplejung (TPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Suketar Airport (TPJ) in Taplejung, Nepal is 5,950 kilometers (3,697 miles / 3,213 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Bulgaria with Nepal. 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 07:37 in Sofia, it's 10:22 in Taplejung.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,248 feet between the two airports. Suketar Airport sits higher than Sofia Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taplejung (TPJ) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 305° (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 Suketar Airport (TPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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