The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Tubuai Airport (TUB) in Tubuai Airport, French Polynesia is 17,769 kilometers (11,041 miles / 9,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 05:12 in Sofia, it's 17:12 in Tubuai Airport. With a 12-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 1,735 feet between the two airports. Tubuai Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Tubuai Airport (TUB) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 15° (north northeast). 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 Tubuai Airport (TUB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.