The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Wewak International Airport (WWK) in Wewak, Papua New Guinea is 12,713 kilometers (7,899 miles / 6,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 00:15 in Sofia, it's 08:15 in Wewak. With a 8-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 1,723 feet between the two airports. Wewak International Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Wewak (WWK) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 316° (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 Wewak International Airport (WWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.