The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Tabiteuea South Airport (TSU) in Tabiteuea South, Kiribati is 14,634 kilometers (9,093 miles / 7,901 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 07:37 in Sofia, it's 16:37 in Tabiteuea South. With a 9-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. Tabiteuea South Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Tabiteuea South (TSU) 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 Tabiteuea South Airport (TSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.